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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.02, 4,656.99 and 3,005.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.02, 4,656.99 and 3,005.54 is: 4,150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.02 : 4,656.99 = 3,005.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.02/4,656.99 = 3,005.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.02x = 4,656.99 × 3,005.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.02x = 13,996,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,996,769.72/3,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.86

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