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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.92, 5,050.35 and 3,212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.92, 5,050.35 and 3,212.06 is: 4,846.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.92 : 5,050.35 = 3,212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.92/5,050.35 = 3,212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.92x = 5,050.35 × 3,212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.92x = 16,222,001.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,222,001.97/3,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.84

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