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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.92, 5,048.91 and 3,085.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.92, 5,048.91 and 3,085.85 is: 4,619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.92 : 5,048.91 = 3,085.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.92/5,048.91 = 3,085.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.92x = 5,048.91 × 3,085.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.92x = 15,580,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,580,178.92/3,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.20

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