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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.70, 5,007.45 and 2,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.70, 5,007.45 and 2,999.10 is: 4,490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.70 : 5,007.45 = 2,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.70/5,007.45 = 2,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.70x = 5,007.45 × 2,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.70x = 15,017,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,843.30/3,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.04

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