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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,395.40, 5,094.51 and 3,122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,395.40, 5,094.51 and 3,122.94 is: 4,685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,395.40 : 5,094.51 = 3,122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,395.40/5,094.51 = 3,122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,395.40x = 5,094.51 × 3,122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,395.40x = 15,909,849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909,849.06/3,395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.71

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