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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.27, 5,085.86 and 3,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.27, 5,085.86 and 3,266.39 is: 4,929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.27 : 5,085.86 = 3,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.27/5,085.86 = 3,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.27x = 5,085.86 × 3,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.27x = 16,612,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612,402.25/3,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.10

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