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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.58, 5,056.92 and 3,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.58, 5,056.92 and 3,021.72 is: 4,533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.58 : 5,056.92 = 3,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.58/5,056.92 = 3,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.58x = 5,056.92 × 3,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.58x = 15,280,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280,577.34/3,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.52

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