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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.52, 5,081.27 and 2,606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.52, 5,081.27 and 2,606.74 is: 3,904.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.52 : 5,081.27 = 2,606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.52/5,081.27 = 2,606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.52x = 5,081.27 × 2,606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.52x = 13,245,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,245,547.97/3,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.33

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