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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.52, 5,041.50 and 2,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.52, 5,041.50 and 2,127.30 is: 3,190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.52 : 5,041.50 = 2,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.52/5,041.50 = 2,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.52x = 5,041.50 × 2,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.52x = 10,724,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,724,782.95/3,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.46

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