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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.11, 5,066.19 and 3,098.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.11, 5,066.19 and 3,098.61 is: 4,641.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.11 : 5,066.19 = 3,098.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.11/5,066.19 = 3,098.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.11x = 5,066.19 × 3,098.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.11x = 15,698,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,698,147.00/3,382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.52

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