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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.76, 5,036.80 and 2,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.76, 5,036.80 and 2,067.52 is: 3,101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.76 : 5,036.80 = 2,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.76/5,036.80 = 2,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.76x = 5,036.80 × 2,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.76x = 10,413,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,413,684.74/3,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.38

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