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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.77, 5,059.34 and 3,034.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.77, 5,059.34 and 3,034.37 is: 4,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.77 : 5,059.34 = 3,034.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.77/5,059.34 = 3,034.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.77x = 5,059.34 × 3,034.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.77x = 15,351,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351,891.81/3,376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.32

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