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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.52, 4,660.44 and 3,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.52, 4,660.44 and 3,008.04 is: 4,154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.52 : 4,660.44 = 3,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.52/4,660.44 = 3,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.52x = 4,660.44 × 3,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.52x = 14,018,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,789.94/3,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.31

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