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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.74, 5,108.88 and 3,134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.74, 5,108.88 and 3,134.38 is: 4,699.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.74 : 5,108.88 = 3,134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.74/5,108.88 = 3,134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.74x = 5,108.88 × 3,134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.74x = 16,013,171.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013,171.29/3,407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.06

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