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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.52, 4,690.62 and 3,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.52, 4,690.62 and 3,029.80 is: 4,184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.52 : 4,690.62 = 3,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.52/4,690.62 = 3,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.52x = 4,690.62 × 3,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.52x = 14,211,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,211,640.48/3,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.18

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