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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.94, 4,611.08 and 3,038.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.94, 4,611.08 and 3,038.69 is: 4,197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.94 : 4,611.08 = 3,038.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.94/4,611.08 = 3,038.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.94x = 4,611.08 × 3,038.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.94x = 14,011,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011,627.49/3,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.69

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