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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,403.61, 5,082.11 and 3,049.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,403.61, 5,082.11 and 3,049.93 is: 4,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,403.61 : 5,082.11 = 3,049.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,403.61/5,082.11 = 3,049.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,403.61x = 5,082.11 × 3,049.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,403.61x = 15,500,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500,051.80/3,403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.01

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