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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.68, 5,064.44 and 2,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.68, 5,064.44 and 2,993.04 is: 4,469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.68 : 5,064.44 = 2,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.68/5,064.44 = 2,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.68x = 5,064.44 × 2,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.68x = 15,158,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158,073.37/3,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.19

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