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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.53, 5,023.63 and 3,016.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.53, 5,023.63 and 3,016.49 is: 4,513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.53 : 5,023.63 = 3,016.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.53/5,023.63 = 3,016.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.53x = 5,023.63 × 3,016.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.53x = 15,153,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153,689.46/3,357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.34

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