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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.97, 5,040.79 and 3,194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.97, 5,040.79 and 3,194.27 is: 4,790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.97 : 5,040.79 = 3,194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.97/5,040.79 = 3,194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.97x = 5,040.79 × 3,194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.97x = 16,101,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,101,644.27/3,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.77

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