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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.58, 5,050.45 and 3,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.58, 5,050.45 and 3,054.31 is: 4,599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.58 : 5,050.45 = 3,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.58/5,050.45 = 3,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.58x = 5,050.45 × 3,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.58x = 15,425,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,625.40/3,353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.75

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