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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.69, 5,061.07 and 2,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.69, 5,061.07 and 2,681.76 is: 4,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.69 : 5,061.07 = 2,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.69/5,061.07 = 2,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.69x = 5,061.07 × 2,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.69x = 13,572,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,572,568.38/3,372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.26

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