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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.87, 5,035.83 and 2,663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.87, 5,035.83 and 2,663.77 is: 3,991.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.87 : 5,035.83 = 2,663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.87/5,035.83 = 2,663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.87x = 5,035.83 × 2,663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.87x = 13,414,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,414,292.88/3,360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.32

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