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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.03, 5,042.66 and 2,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.03, 5,042.66 and 2,327.27 is: 3,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.03 : 5,042.66 = 2,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.03/5,042.66 = 2,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.03x = 5,042.66 × 2,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.03x = 11,735,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,735,650.13/3,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.72

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