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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.98, 4,893.21 and 3,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.98, 4,893.21 and 3,034.08 is: 4,529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.98 : 4,893.21 = 3,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.98/4,893.21 = 3,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.98x = 4,893.21 × 3,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.98x = 14,846,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846,390.60/3,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.13

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