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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.18, 5,056.41 and 3,347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.18, 5,056.41 and 3,347.58 is: 4,984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.18 : 5,056.41 = 3,347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.18/5,056.41 = 3,347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.18x = 5,056.41 × 3,347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.18x = 16,926,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,926,736.99/3,396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.05

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