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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.51, 5,004.73 and 2,991.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.51, 5,004.73 and 2,991.29 is: 4,477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.51 : 5,004.73 = 2,991.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.51/5,004.73 = 2,991.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.51x = 5,004.73 × 2,991.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.51x = 14,970,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,970,598.80/3,343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.52

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