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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364, 5,050.05 and 2,427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364, 5,050.05 and 2,427.64 is: 3,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364 : 5,050.05 = 2,427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364/5,050.05 = 2,427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364x = 5,050.05 × 2,427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364x = 12,259,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,259,703.38/3,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.38

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