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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.88, 5,013.87 and 2,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.88, 5,013.87 and 2,996.83 is: 4,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.88 : 5,013.87 = 2,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.88/5,013.87 = 2,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.88x = 5,013.87 × 2,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.88x = 15,025,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025,711.06/3,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.46

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