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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.96, 5,033.27 and 3,060.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.96, 5,033.27 and 3,060.49 is: 4,565.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.96 : 5,033.27 = 3,060.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.96/5,033.27 = 3,060.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.96x = 5,033.27 × 3,060.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.96x = 15,404,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,272.50/3,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.64

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