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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.53, 5,029.62 and 3,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.53, 5,029.62 and 3,020.48 is: 4,519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.53 : 5,029.62 = 3,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.53/5,029.62 = 3,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.53x = 5,029.62 × 3,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.53x = 15,191,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191,866.62/3,361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.33

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