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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.08, 4,616.28 and 3,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.08, 4,616.28 and 3,134.16 is: 4,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.08 : 4,616.28 = 3,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.08/4,616.28 = 3,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.08x = 4,616.28 × 3,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.08x = 14,468,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,468,160.12/3,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.50

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