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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.17, 5,031.01 and 3,002.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.17, 5,031.01 and 3,002.11 is: 4,480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.17 : 5,031.01 = 3,002.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.17/5,031.01 = 3,002.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.17x = 5,031.01 × 3,002.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.17x = 15,103,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,664.91/3,371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.25

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