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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.97, 5,042.22 and 2,539.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.97, 5,042.22 and 2,539.57 is: 3,806.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.97 : 5,042.22 = 2,539.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.97/5,042.22 = 2,539.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.97x = 5,042.22 × 2,539.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.97x = 12,805,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,805,070.65/3,363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.54

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