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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.09, 5,048.82 and 3,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.09, 5,048.82 and 3,254.30 is: 4,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.09 : 5,048.82 = 3,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.09/5,048.82 = 3,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.09x = 5,048.82 × 3,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.09x = 16,430,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,430,378.24/3,371.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.90

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