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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.48, 5,086.06 and 3,111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.48, 5,086.06 and 3,111.83 is: 4,679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.48 : 5,086.06 = 3,111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.48/5,086.06 = 3,111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.48x = 5,086.06 × 3,111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.48x = 15,826,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,826,959.03/3,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.10

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