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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.67, 5,042.97 and 2,961.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.67, 5,042.97 and 2,961.81 is: 4,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.67 : 5,042.97 = 2,961.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.67/5,042.97 = 2,961.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.67x = 5,042.97 × 2,961.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.67x = 14,936,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,936,318.98/3,349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.05

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