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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.94, 4,998.02 and 2,973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.94, 4,998.02 and 2,973.96 is: 4,455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.94 : 4,998.02 = 2,973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.94/4,998.02 = 2,973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.94x = 4,998.02 × 2,973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.94x = 14,863,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,863,911.56/3,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.69

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