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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.50, 5,012.55 and 3,094.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.50, 5,012.55 and 3,094.02 is: 4,651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.50 : 5,012.55 = 3,094.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.50/5,012.55 = 3,094.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.50x = 5,012.55 × 3,094.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.50x = 15,508,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,508,929.95/3,334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.05

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