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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.82, 5,020.91 and 3,195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.82, 5,020.91 and 3,195.94 is: 4,798.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.82 : 5,020.91 = 3,195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.82/5,020.91 = 3,195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.82x = 5,020.91 × 3,195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.82x = 16,046,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046,527.11/3,343.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.86

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