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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.33, 5,106.99 and 2,443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.33, 5,106.99 and 2,443.27 is: 3,372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.33 : 5,106.99 = 2,443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.33/5,106.99 = 2,443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.33x = 5,106.99 × 2,443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.33x = 12,477,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,477,755.46/3,700.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.07

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