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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.28, 5,073.60 and 3,093.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.28, 5,073.60 and 3,093.36 is: 4,630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.28 : 5,073.60 = 3,093.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.28/5,073.60 = 3,093.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.28x = 5,073.60 × 3,093.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.28x = 15,694,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,694,471.30/3,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.62

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