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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,424.38, 5,136.57 and 2,664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,424.38, 5,136.57 and 2,664.06 is: 3,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,424.38 : 5,136.57 = 2,664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,424.38/5,136.57 = 2,664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,424.38x = 5,136.57 × 2,664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,424.38x = 13,684,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,684,130.67/3,424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.09

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