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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.27, 5,067.99 and 2,988.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.27, 5,067.99 and 2,988.73 is: 4,486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.27 : 5,067.99 = 2,988.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.27/5,067.99 = 2,988.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.27x = 5,067.99 × 2,988.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.27x = 15,146,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,853.75/3,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.27

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