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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.92, 5,043.04 and 2,380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.92, 5,043.04 and 2,380.05 is: 3,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.92 : 5,043.04 = 2,380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.92/5,043.04 = 2,380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.92x = 5,043.04 × 2,380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.92x = 12,002,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,002,700.41/3,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.25

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