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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,395.79, 5,083.97 and 3,123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,395.79, 5,083.97 and 3,123.63 is: 4,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,395.79 : 5,083.97 = 3,123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,395.79/5,083.97 = 3,123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,395.79x = 5,083.97 × 3,123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,395.79x = 15,880,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880,425.59/3,395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.50

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