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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.57, 5,041.38 and 3,076.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.57, 5,041.38 and 3,076.43 is: 4,604.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.57 : 5,041.38 = 3,076.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.57/5,041.38 = 3,076.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.57x = 5,041.38 × 3,076.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.57x = 15,509,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,509,452.67/3,368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.17

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