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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.70, 5,113.05 and 3,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.70, 5,113.05 and 3,246.70 is: 4,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.70 : 5,113.05 = 3,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.70/5,113.05 = 3,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.70x = 5,113.05 × 3,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.70x = 16,600,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,539.44/3,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.05

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