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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,400.62, 5,093.91 and 3,154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,400.62, 5,093.91 and 3,154.56 is: 4,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,400.62 : 5,093.91 = 3,154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,400.62/5,093.91 = 3,154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,400.62x = 5,093.91 × 3,154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,400.62x = 16,069,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069,044.73/3,400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.33

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