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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.63, 5,006.90 and 3,184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.63, 5,006.90 and 3,184.67 is: 4,746.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.63 : 5,006.90 = 3,184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.63/5,006.90 = 3,184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.63x = 5,006.90 × 3,184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.63x = 15,945,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945,283.27/3,359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.15

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