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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.92, 5,016.74 and 2,957.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.92, 5,016.74 and 2,957.31 is: 4,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.92 : 5,016.74 = 2,957.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.92/5,016.74 = 2,957.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.92x = 5,016.74 × 2,957.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.92x = 14,836,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836,040.58/3,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.74

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