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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.38, 5,033.16 and 3,075.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.38, 5,033.16 and 3,075.34 is: 4,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.38 : 5,033.16 = 3,075.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.38/5,033.16 = 3,075.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.38x = 5,033.16 × 3,075.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.38x = 15,478,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,478,678.27/3,362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.49

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