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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.84, 5,057.96 and 3,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.84, 5,057.96 and 3,294.24 is: 4,934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.84 : 5,057.96 = 3,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.84/5,057.96 = 3,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.84x = 5,057.96 × 3,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.84x = 16,662,134.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,662,134.15/3,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.24

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