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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.27, 5,034.70 and 2,665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.27, 5,034.70 and 2,665.02 is: 3,988.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.27 : 5,034.70 = 2,665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.27/5,034.70 = 2,665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.27x = 5,034.70 × 2,665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.27x = 13,417,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,417,576.19/3,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.26

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