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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.92, 5,045.91 and 3,083.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.92, 5,045.91 and 3,083.85 is: 4,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.92 : 5,045.91 = 3,083.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.92/5,045.91 = 3,083.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.92x = 5,045.91 × 3,083.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.92x = 15,560,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560,829.55/3,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.20

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