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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.08, 5,065.31 and 2,976.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.08, 5,065.31 and 2,976.49 is: 4,481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.08 : 5,065.31 = 2,976.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.08/5,065.31 = 2,976.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.08x = 5,065.31 × 2,976.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.08x = 15,076,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,076,844.56/3,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.71

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