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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,386.08, 5,073.31 and 3,043.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,386.08, 5,073.31 and 3,043.69 is: 4,560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,386.08 : 5,073.31 = 3,043.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,386.08/5,073.31 = 3,043.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,386.08x = 5,073.31 × 3,043.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,386.08x = 15,441,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441,582.91/3,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.31

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