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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.40, 5,015.10 and 3,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.40, 5,015.10 and 3,294.80 is: 4,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.40 : 5,015.10 = 3,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.40/5,015.10 = 3,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.40x = 5,015.10 × 3,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.40x = 16,523,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523,751.48/3,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.20

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