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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.30, 4,674.99 and 3,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.30, 4,674.99 and 3,005.26 is: 4,135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.30 : 4,674.99 = 3,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.30/4,674.99 = 3,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.30x = 4,674.99 × 3,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.30x = 14,049,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049,560.45/3,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.51

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