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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,395.78, 5,060.33 and 3,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,395.78, 5,060.33 and 3,284.30 is: 4,894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,395.78 : 5,060.33 = 3,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,395.78/5,060.33 = 3,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,395.78x = 5,060.33 × 3,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,395.78x = 16,619,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,619,625.40/3,395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.20

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