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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.48, 5,059.32 and 2,982.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.48, 5,059.32 and 2,982.95 is: 4,477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.48 : 5,059.32 = 2,982.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.48/5,059.32 = 2,982.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.48x = 5,059.32 × 2,982.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.48x = 15,091,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091,698.59/3,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.61

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