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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.38, 5,020.58 and 3,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.38, 5,020.58 and 3,001.34 is: 4,472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.38 : 5,020.58 = 3,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.38/5,020.58 = 3,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.38x = 5,020.58 × 3,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.38x = 15,068,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,487.63/3,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.19

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