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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.52, 5,006.26 and 3,134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.52, 5,006.26 and 3,134.53 is: 4,701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.52 : 5,006.26 = 3,134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.52/5,006.26 = 3,134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.52x = 5,006.26 × 3,134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.52x = 15,692,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,692,282.33/3,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.79

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