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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.72, 5,033.88 and 2,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.72, 5,033.88 and 2,063.28 is: 3,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.72 : 5,033.88 = 2,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.72/5,033.88 = 2,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.72x = 5,033.88 × 2,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.72x = 10,386,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,386,303.93/3,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.50

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