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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.93, 5,023.89 and 3,143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.93, 5,023.89 and 3,143.91 is: 4,716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.93 : 5,023.89 = 3,143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.93/5,023.89 = 3,143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.93x = 5,023.89 × 3,143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.93x = 15,794,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,794,658.01/3,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.33

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