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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.78, 5,033.87 and 2,125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.78, 5,033.87 and 2,125.13 is: 3,183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.78 : 5,033.87 = 2,125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.78/5,033.87 = 2,125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.78x = 5,033.87 × 2,125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.78x = 10,697,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697,592.36/3,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.07

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