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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.32, 5,034.72 and 2,669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.32, 5,034.72 and 2,669.12 is: 3,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.32 : 5,034.72 = 2,669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.32/5,034.72 = 2,669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.32x = 5,034.72 × 2,669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.32x = 13,438,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438,271.85/3,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.10

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