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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.91, 5,041.44 and 2,315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.91, 5,041.44 and 2,315.33 is: 3,476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.91 : 5,041.44 = 2,315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.91/5,041.44 = 2,315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.91x = 5,041.44 × 2,315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.91x = 11,672,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,672,619.33/3,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.16

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