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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.94, 5,085.82 and 3,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.94, 5,085.82 and 3,064.62 is: 4,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.94 : 5,085.82 = 3,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.94/5,085.82 = 3,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.94x = 5,085.82 × 3,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.94x = 15,586,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,586,105.69/3,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.75

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