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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.83, 5,057.94 and 3,033.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.83, 5,057.94 and 3,033.43 is: 4,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.83 : 5,057.94 = 3,033.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.83/5,057.94 = 3,033.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.83x = 5,057.94 × 3,033.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.83x = 15,342,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,917.05/3,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.93

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