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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.46, 5,007.71 and 2,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.46, 5,007.71 and 2,295.32 is: 3,442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.46 : 5,007.71 = 2,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.46/5,007.71 = 2,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.46x = 5,007.71 × 2,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.46x = 11,494,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,494,278.66/3,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.99

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