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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.30, 5,004.45 and 2,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.30, 5,004.45 and 2,801.70 is: 4,202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.30 : 5,004.45 = 2,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.30/5,004.45 = 2,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.30x = 5,004.45 × 2,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.30x = 14,020,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020,967.57/3,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.55

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