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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.83, 5,095.62 and 3,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.83, 5,095.62 and 3,048.02 is: 4,572.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.83 : 5,095.62 = 3,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.83/5,095.62 = 3,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.83x = 5,095.62 × 3,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.83x = 15,531,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531,526.19/3,396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.37

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