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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.42, 5,030.37 and 2,995.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.42, 5,030.37 and 2,995.81 is: 4,480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.42 : 5,030.37 = 2,995.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.42/5,030.37 = 2,995.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.42x = 5,030.37 × 2,995.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.42x = 15,070,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,032.75/3,363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.57

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