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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.38, 5,045.24 and 3,120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.38, 5,045.24 and 3,120.53 is: 4,704.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.38 : 5,045.24 = 3,120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.38/5,045.24 = 3,120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.38x = 5,045.24 × 3,120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.38x = 15,743,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,743,822.78/3,346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.73

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