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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.85, 5,012.69 and 3,067.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.85, 5,012.69 and 3,067.07 is: 4,597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.85 : 5,012.69 = 3,067.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.85/5,012.69 = 3,067.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.85x = 5,012.69 × 3,067.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.85x = 15,374,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,374,230.72/3,343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.76

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