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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.57, 5,019.06 and 3,194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.57, 5,019.06 and 3,194.69 is: 4,797.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.57 : 5,019.06 = 3,194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.57/5,019.06 = 3,194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.57x = 5,019.06 × 3,194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.57x = 16,034,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034,315.70/3,342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.00

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