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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,319.53, 4,991.13 and 3,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,319.53, 4,991.13 and 3,062.70 is: 4,604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,319.53 : 4,991.13 = 3,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,319.53/4,991.13 = 3,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,319.53x = 4,991.13 × 3,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,319.53x = 15,286,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,286,333.85/3,319.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.97

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