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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.49, 5,021.12 and 3,072.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.49, 5,021.12 and 3,072.69 is: 4,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.49 : 5,021.12 = 3,072.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.49/5,021.12 = 3,072.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.49x = 5,021.12 × 3,072.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.49x = 15,428,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428,352.89/3,349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.19

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