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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.78, 5,024.00 and 3,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.78, 5,024.00 and 3,016.73 is: 4,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.78 : 5,024.00 = 3,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.78/5,024.00 = 3,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.78x = 5,024.00 × 3,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.78x = 15,156,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,071.62/3,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.72

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