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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.76, 5,030.82 and 3,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.76, 5,030.82 and 3,043.96 is: 4,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.76 : 5,030.82 = 3,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.76/5,030.82 = 3,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.76x = 5,030.82 × 3,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.76x = 15,313,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,313,614.85/3,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.59

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