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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.83, 4,984.49 and 3,149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.83, 4,984.49 and 3,149.09 is: 4,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.83 : 4,984.49 = 3,149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.83/4,984.49 = 3,149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.83x = 4,984.49 × 3,149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.83x = 15,696,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,696,627.95/3,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.02

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