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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.76, 5,033.94 and 2,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.76, 5,033.94 and 2,381.44 is: 3,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.76 : 5,033.94 = 2,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.76/5,033.94 = 2,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.76x = 5,033.94 × 2,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.76x = 11,988,026.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,988,026.07/3,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.25

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