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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.27, 5,064.99 and 2,986.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.27, 5,064.99 and 2,986.73 is: 4,483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.27 : 5,064.99 = 2,986.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.27/5,064.99 = 2,986.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.27x = 5,064.99 × 2,986.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.27x = 15,127,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,127,757.58/3,374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.27

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