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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.08, 5,055.42 and 3,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.08, 5,055.42 and 3,122.60 is: 4,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.08 : 5,055.42 = 3,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.08/5,055.42 = 3,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.08x = 5,055.42 × 3,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.08x = 15,786,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,054.49/3,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.93

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