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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.39, 5,009.94 and 2,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.39, 5,009.94 and 2,962.28 is: 4,421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.39 : 5,009.94 = 2,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.39/5,009.94 = 2,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.39x = 5,009.94 × 2,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.39x = 14,840,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840,830.25/3,356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.66

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