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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.31, 5,004.05 and 3,045.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.31, 5,004.05 and 3,045.87 is: 4,569.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.31 : 5,004.05 = 3,045.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.31/5,004.05 = 3,045.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.31x = 5,004.05 × 3,045.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.31x = 15,241,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241,670.54/3,335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.79

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