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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.74, 5,048.40 and 2,976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.74, 5,048.40 and 2,976.56 is: 4,458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.74 : 5,048.40 = 2,976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.74/5,048.40 = 2,976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.74x = 5,048.40 × 2,976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.74x = 15,026,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,026,840.26/3,370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.02

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