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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.69, 4,997.66 and 2,973.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.69, 4,997.66 and 2,973.71 is: 4,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.69 : 4,997.66 = 2,973.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.69/4,997.66 = 2,973.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.69x = 4,997.66 × 2,973.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.69x = 14,861,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,861,551.66/3,335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.32

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