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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.34, 4,950.72 and 2,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.34, 4,950.72 and 2,999.16 is: 4,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.34 : 4,950.72 = 2,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.34/4,950.72 = 2,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.34x = 4,950.72 × 2,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.34x = 14,848,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,848,001.40/3,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.13

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