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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.02, 4,654.89 and 2,997.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.02, 4,654.89 and 2,997.29 is: 4,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.02 : 4,654.89 = 2,997.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.02/4,654.89 = 2,997.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.02x = 4,654.89 × 2,997.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.02x = 13,952,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,952,055.25/3,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.92

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