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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.01, 5,005.48 and 2,991.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.01, 5,005.48 and 2,991.79 is: 4,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.01 : 5,005.48 = 2,991.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.01/5,005.48 = 2,991.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.01x = 5,005.48 × 2,991.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.01x = 14,975,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975,345.01/3,344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.27

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