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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.51, 5,057.74 and 3,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.51, 5,057.74 and 3,009.66 is: 4,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.51 : 5,057.74 = 3,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.51/5,057.74 = 3,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.51x = 5,057.74 × 3,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.51x = 15,222,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222,062.56/3,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.25

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