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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.94, 5,053.41 and 2,035.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.94, 5,053.41 and 2,035.01 is: 3,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.94 : 5,053.41 = 2,035.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.94/5,053.41 = 2,035.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.94x = 5,053.41 × 2,035.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.94x = 10,283,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,283,714.62/3,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.51

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