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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.04, 4,969.96 and 2,905.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.04, 4,969.96 and 2,905.98 is: 4,355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.04 : 4,969.96 = 2,905.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.04/4,969.96 = 2,905.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.04x = 4,969.96 × 2,905.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.04x = 14,442,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442,578.46/3,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.37

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