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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.37, 5,088.96 and 3,042.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.37, 5,088.96 and 3,042.63 is: 4,540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.37 : 5,088.96 = 3,042.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.37/5,088.96 = 3,042.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.37x = 5,088.96 × 3,042.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.37x = 15,483,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,483,822.36/3,410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.22

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