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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.64, 4,999.88 and 2,955.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.64, 4,999.88 and 2,955.54 is: 4,411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.64 : 4,999.88 = 2,955.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.64/4,999.88 = 2,955.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.64x = 4,999.88 × 2,955.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.64x = 14,777,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777,345.34/3,349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.62

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