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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,398.92, 5,098.76 and 3,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,398.92, 5,098.76 and 3,050.12 is: 4,575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,398.92 : 5,098.76 = 3,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,398.92/5,098.76 = 3,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,398.92x = 5,098.76 × 3,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,398.92x = 15,551,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,829.85/3,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.52

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