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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,403.23, 5,081.55 and 3,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,403.23, 5,081.55 and 3,049.56 is: 4,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,403.23 : 5,081.55 = 3,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,403.23/5,081.55 = 3,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,403.23x = 5,081.55 × 3,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,403.23x = 15,496,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496,491.62/3,403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.47

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