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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.84, 5,088.92 and 2,006.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.84, 5,088.92 and 2,006.03 is: 3,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.84 : 5,088.92 = 2,006.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.84/5,088.92 = 2,006.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.84x = 5,088.92 × 2,006.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.84x = 10,208,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,208,490.71/3,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.29

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