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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.50, 5,020.75 and 3,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.50, 5,020.75 and 3,044.42 is: 4,547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.50 : 5,020.75 = 3,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.50/5,020.75 = 3,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.50x = 5,020.75 × 3,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.50x = 15,285,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285,273.53/3,361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.15

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