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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.74, 5,027.67 and 3,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.74, 5,027.67 and 3,016.62 is: 4,519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.74 : 5,027.67 = 3,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.74/5,027.67 = 3,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.74x = 5,027.67 × 3,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.74x = 15,166,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,166,569.88/3,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.59

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