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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.88, 5,008.99 and 2,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.88, 5,008.99 and 2,029.24 is: 3,038.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.88 : 5,008.99 = 2,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.88/5,008.99 = 2,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.88x = 5,008.99 × 2,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.88x = 10,164,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164,442.87/3,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.81

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