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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.21, 5,007.33 and 2,295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.21, 5,007.33 and 2,295.07 is: 3,442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.21 : 5,007.33 = 2,295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.21/5,007.33 = 2,295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.21x = 5,007.33 × 2,295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.21x = 11,492,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,492,172.48/3,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.62

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