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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.97, 5,081.27 and 3,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.97, 5,081.27 and 3,322.92 is: 4,954.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.97 : 5,081.27 = 3,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.97/5,081.27 = 3,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.97x = 5,081.27 × 3,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.97x = 16,884,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,884,653.71/3,407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.46

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