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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.67, 5,079.51 and 2,644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.67, 5,079.51 and 2,644.52 is: 3,984.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.67 : 5,079.51 = 2,644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.67/5,079.51 = 2,644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.67x = 5,079.51 × 2,644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.67x = 13,432,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432,840.39/3,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.03

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