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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,398.73, 5,098.59 and 3,211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,398.73, 5,098.59 and 3,211.99 is: 4,818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,398.73 : 5,098.59 = 3,211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,398.73/5,098.59 = 3,211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,398.73x = 5,098.59 × 3,211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,398.73x = 16,376,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376,620.09/3,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,818.45

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