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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.99, 5,062.37 and 2,651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.99, 5,062.37 and 2,651.27 is: 3,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.99 : 5,062.37 = 2,651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.99/5,062.37 = 2,651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.99x = 5,062.37 × 2,651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.99x = 13,421,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,421,671.14/3,389.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.21

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