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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.91, 5,073.87 and 2,760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.91, 5,073.87 and 2,760.44 is: 4,132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.91 : 5,073.87 = 2,760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.91/5,073.87 = 2,760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.91x = 5,073.87 × 2,760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.91x = 14,006,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,006,113.70/3,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.93

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