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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.60, 5,001.49 and 3,103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.60, 5,001.49 and 3,103.55 is: 4,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.60 : 5,001.49 = 3,103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.60/5,001.49 = 3,103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.60x = 5,001.49 × 3,103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.60x = 15,522,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,522,374.29/3,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.71

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