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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.98, 5,094.36 and 3,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.98, 5,094.36 and 3,270.24 is: 4,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.98 : 5,094.36 = 3,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.98/5,094.36 = 3,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.98x = 5,094.36 × 3,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.98x = 16,659,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,659,779.85/3,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.97

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