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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.78, 4,990.29 and 3,104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.78, 4,990.29 and 3,104.06 is: 4,664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.78 : 4,990.29 = 3,104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.78/4,990.29 = 3,104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.78x = 4,990.29 × 3,104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.78x = 15,490,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,490,134.63/3,320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.61

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