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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.20, 5,005.20 and 2,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.20, 5,005.20 and 2,997.60 is: 4,487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.20 : 5,005.20 = 2,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.20/5,005.20 = 2,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.20x = 5,005.20 × 2,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.20x = 15,003,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003,587.52/3,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.79

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