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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.94, 5,047.59 and 3,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.94, 5,047.59 and 3,026.54 is: 4,534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.94 : 5,047.59 = 3,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.94/5,047.59 = 3,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.94x = 5,047.59 × 3,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.94x = 15,276,734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276,734.30/3,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.58

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