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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.40, 5,019.60 and 3,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.40, 5,019.60 and 3,204.20 is: 4,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.40 : 5,019.60 = 3,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.40/5,019.60 = 3,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.40x = 5,019.60 × 3,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.40x = 16,083,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,083,802.32/3,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.30

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