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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.74, 5,001.66 and 3,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.74, 5,001.66 and 3,039.20 is: 4,548.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.74 : 5,001.66 = 3,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.74/5,001.66 = 3,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.74x = 5,001.66 × 3,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.74x = 15,201,045.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,201,045.07/3,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.84

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