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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.87, 4,996.87 and 2,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.87, 4,996.87 and 2,901.14 is: 4,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.87 : 4,996.87 = 2,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.87/4,996.87 = 2,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.87x = 4,996.87 × 2,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.87x = 14,496,603.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496,603.51/3,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.10

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