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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.05, 4,997.15 and 2,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.05, 4,997.15 and 2,901.32 is: 4,330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.05 : 4,997.15 = 2,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.05/4,997.15 = 2,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.05x = 4,997.15 × 2,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.05x = 14,498,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,350.98/3,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.38

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