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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,404.52, 4,701.84 and 3,038.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,404.52, 4,701.84 and 3,038.04 is: 4,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,404.52 : 4,701.84 = 3,038.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,404.52/4,701.84 = 3,038.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,404.52x = 4,701.84 × 3,038.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,404.52x = 14,284,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284,377.99/3,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.71

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