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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.52, 5,060.47 and 3,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.52, 5,060.47 and 3,035.12 is: 4,547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.52 : 5,060.47 = 3,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.52/5,060.47 = 3,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.52x = 5,060.47 × 3,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.52x = 15,359,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,359,100.82/3,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.45

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