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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.74, 5,052.70 and 2,135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.74, 5,052.70 and 2,135.76 is: 3,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.74 : 5,052.70 = 2,135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.74/5,052.70 = 2,135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.74x = 5,052.70 × 2,135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.74x = 10,791,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791,354.55/3,370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.48

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