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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.36, 5,069.02 and 2,943.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.36, 5,069.02 and 2,943.72 is: 4,419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.36 : 5,069.02 = 2,943.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.36/5,069.02 = 2,943.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.36x = 5,069.02 × 2,943.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.36x = 14,921,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921,775.55/3,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.49

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