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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.34, 4,995.27 and 2,965.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.34, 4,995.27 and 2,965.14 is: 4,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.34 : 4,995.27 = 2,965.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.34/4,995.27 = 2,965.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.34x = 4,995.27 × 2,965.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.34x = 14,811,674.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811,674.89/3,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.83

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