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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.70, 5,019.60 and 3,319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.70, 5,019.60 and 3,319.40 is: 4,983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.70 : 5,019.60 = 3,319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.70/5,019.60 = 3,319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.70x = 5,019.60 × 3,319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.70x = 16,662,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,662,060.24/3,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.12

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