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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.70, 5,076.62 and 2,726.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.70, 5,076.62 and 2,726.18 is: 4,091.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.70 : 5,076.62 = 2,726.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.70/5,076.62 = 2,726.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.70x = 5,076.62 × 2,726.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.70x = 13,839,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839,779.91/3,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.34

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