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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,402.81, 5,069.99 and 3,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,402.81, 5,069.99 and 3,179.25 is: 4,736.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,402.81 : 5,069.99 = 3,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,402.81/5,069.99 = 3,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,402.81x = 5,069.99 × 3,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,402.81x = 16,118,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,118,773.66/3,402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.90

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