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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.16, 5,026.36 and 2,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.16, 5,026.36 and 2,427.52 is: 3,637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.16 : 5,026.36 = 2,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.16/5,026.36 = 2,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.16x = 5,026.36 × 2,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.16x = 12,201,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,589.43/3,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.75

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