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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.40, 5,022.76 and 3,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.40, 5,022.76 and 3,184.72 is: 4,747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.40 : 5,022.76 = 3,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.40/5,022.76 = 3,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.40x = 5,022.76 × 3,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.40x = 15,996,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,996,069.68/3,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.46

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