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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.87, 4,954.31 and 3,084.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.87, 4,954.31 and 3,084.17 is: 4,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.87 : 4,954.31 = 3,084.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.87/4,954.31 = 3,084.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.87x = 4,954.31 × 3,084.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.87x = 15,279,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279,934.27/3,302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.26

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