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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.83, 5,034.65 and 2,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.83, 5,034.65 and 2,670.50 is: 3,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.83 : 5,034.65 = 2,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.83/5,034.65 = 2,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.83x = 5,034.65 × 2,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.83x = 13,445,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,445,032.06/3,362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.13

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