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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.38, 5,016.12 and 2,998.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.38, 5,016.12 and 2,998.35 is: 4,467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.38 : 5,016.12 = 2,998.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.38/5,016.12 = 2,998.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.38x = 5,016.12 × 2,998.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.38x = 15,040,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,040,083.40/3,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.74

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