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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,401.52, 4,691.16 and 3,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,401.52, 4,691.16 and 3,055.92 is: 4,214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,401.52 : 4,691.16 = 3,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,401.52/4,691.16 = 3,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,401.52x = 4,691.16 × 3,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,401.52x = 14,335,809.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,335,809.67/3,401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.53

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