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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.97, 5,036.67 and 3,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.97, 5,036.67 and 3,005.91 is: 4,485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.97 : 5,036.67 = 3,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.97/5,036.67 = 3,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.97x = 5,036.67 × 3,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.97x = 15,139,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,772.49/3,374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.90

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