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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.39, 5,026.55 and 3,005.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.39, 5,026.55 and 3,005.35 is: 4,478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.39 : 5,026.55 = 3,005.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.39/5,026.55 = 3,005.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.39x = 5,026.55 × 3,005.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.39x = 15,106,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106,542.04/3,373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.15

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