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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.70, 5,076.27 and 3,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.70, 5,076.27 and 3,099.60 is: 4,643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.70 : 5,076.27 = 3,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.70/5,076.27 = 3,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.70x = 5,076.27 × 3,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.70x = 15,734,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,734,406.49/3,388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.19

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