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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.09, 5,002.71 and 3,257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.09, 5,002.71 and 3,257.47 is: 4,878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.09 : 5,002.71 = 3,257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.09/5,002.71 = 3,257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.09x = 5,002.71 × 3,257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.09x = 16,296,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296,177.74/3,340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.96

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