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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.89, 5,233.53 and 3,380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.89, 5,233.53 and 3,380.27 is: 5,043.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.89 : 5,233.53 = 3,380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.89/5,233.53 = 3,380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.89x = 5,233.53 × 3,380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.89x = 17,690,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,690,744.45/3,507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.13

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