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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.04, 4,666.98 and 3,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.04, 4,666.98 and 3,040.12 is: 4,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.04 : 4,666.98 = 3,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.04/4,666.98 = 3,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.04x = 4,666.98 × 3,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.04x = 14,188,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,188,179.24/3,390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.25

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