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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.95, 5,005.19 and 3,345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.95, 5,005.19 and 3,345.75 is: 4,981.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.95 : 5,005.19 = 3,345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.95/5,005.19 = 3,345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.95x = 5,005.19 × 3,345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.95x = 16,746,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,746,122.81/3,361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.07

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