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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.91, 5,006.86 and 3,134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.91, 5,006.86 and 3,134.93 is: 4,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.91 : 5,006.86 = 3,134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.91/5,006.86 = 3,134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.91x = 5,006.86 × 3,134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.91x = 15,696,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,696,122.75/3,337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.39

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