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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.27, 5,113.71 and 3,106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.27, 5,113.71 and 3,106.94 is: 4,657.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.27 : 5,113.71 = 3,106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.27/5,113.71 = 3,106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.27x = 5,113.71 × 3,106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.27x = 15,887,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,887,964.58/3,411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.49

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