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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.72, 5,027.87 and 2,921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.72, 5,027.87 and 2,921.46 is: 4,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.72 : 5,027.87 = 2,921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.72/5,027.87 = 2,921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.72x = 5,027.87 × 2,921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.72x = 14,688,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,688,706.48/3,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.80

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