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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.95, 5,046.73 and 2,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.95, 5,046.73 and 2,676.80 is: 4,009.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.95 : 5,046.73 = 2,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.95/5,046.73 = 2,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.95x = 5,046.73 × 2,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.95x = 13,509,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509,092.79/3,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.89

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