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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.33, 5,034.23 and 3,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.33, 5,034.23 and 3,004.27 is: 4,483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.33 : 5,034.23 = 3,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.33/5,034.23 = 3,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.33x = 5,034.23 × 3,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.33x = 15,124,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,158.56/3,373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.45

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