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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.23, 5,096.33 and 3,210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.23, 5,096.33 and 3,210.49 is: 4,816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.23 : 5,096.33 = 3,210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.23/5,096.33 = 3,210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.23x = 5,096.33 × 3,210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.23x = 16,361,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361,716.50/3,397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,816.19

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