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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.18, 5,022.77 and 3,143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.18, 5,022.77 and 3,143.16 is: 4,715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.18 : 5,022.77 = 3,143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.18/5,022.77 = 3,143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.18x = 5,022.77 × 3,143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.18x = 15,787,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,354.04/3,348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.20

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