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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.16, 5,071.14 and 2,544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.16, 5,071.14 and 2,544.30 is: 3,820.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.16 : 5,071.14 = 2,544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.16/5,071.14 = 2,544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.16x = 5,071.14 × 2,544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.16x = 12,902,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,902,501.50/3,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.52

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