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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.88, 5,060.80 and 2,595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.88, 5,060.80 and 2,595.27 is: 3,892.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.88 : 5,060.80 = 2,595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.88/5,060.80 = 2,595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.88x = 5,060.80 × 2,595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.88x = 13,134,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134,135.93/3,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.88

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