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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.38, 5,048.26 and 3,122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.38, 5,048.26 and 3,122.54 is: 4,707.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.38 : 5,048.26 = 3,122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.38/5,048.26 = 3,122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.38x = 5,048.26 × 3,122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.38x = 15,763,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,763,393.78/3,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.77

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