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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.76, 5,077.83 and 3,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.76, 5,077.83 and 3,055.28 is: 4,582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.76 : 5,077.83 = 3,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.76/5,077.83 = 3,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.76x = 5,077.83 × 3,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.76x = 15,514,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514,192.44/3,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.19

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