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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.27, 4,635.29 and 3,002.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.27, 4,635.29 and 3,002.09 is: 4,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.27 : 4,635.29 = 3,002.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.27/4,635.29 = 3,002.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.27x = 4,635.29 × 3,002.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.27x = 13,915,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,915,542.08/3,357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.90

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