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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.48, 5,072.96 and 3,043.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.48, 5,072.96 and 3,043.80 is: 4,544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.48 : 5,072.96 = 3,043.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.48/5,072.96 = 3,043.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.48x = 5,072.96 × 3,043.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.48x = 15,441,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441,083.26/3,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.87

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