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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.34, 5,058.72 and 3,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.34, 5,058.72 and 3,294.72 is: 4,934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.34 : 5,058.72 = 3,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.34/5,058.72 = 3,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.34x = 5,058.72 × 3,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.34x = 16,667,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667,065.96/3,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.97

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