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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,642.96, 5,023.13 and 2,994.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,642.96, 5,023.13 and 2,994.33 is: 4,128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,642.96 : 5,023.13 = 2,994.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,642.96/5,023.13 = 2,994.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,642.96x = 5,023.13 × 2,994.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,642.96x = 15,040,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,040,893.88/3,642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.76

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