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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.05, 5,111.10 and 3,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.05, 5,111.10 and 3,083 is: 4,619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.05 : 5,111.10 = 3,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.05/5,111.10 = 3,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.05x = 5,111.10 × 3,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.05x = 15,757,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757,521.30/3,411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.55

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