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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.87, 5,068.84 and 3,029.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.87, 5,068.84 and 3,029.13 is: 4,520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.87 : 5,068.84 = 3,029.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.87/5,068.84 = 3,029.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.87x = 5,068.84 × 3,029.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.87x = 15,354,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,354,167.74/3,396.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.09

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