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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.25, 5,306.93 and 2,664.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.25, 5,306.93 and 2,664.27 is: 3,677.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.25 : 5,306.93 = 2,664.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.25/5,306.93 = 2,664.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.25x = 5,306.93 × 2,664.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.25x = 14,139,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,139,094.39/3,845.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.03

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