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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.32, 5,111.51 and 3,083.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.32, 5,111.51 and 3,083.27 is: 4,619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.32 : 5,111.51 = 3,083.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.32/5,111.51 = 3,083.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.32x = 5,111.51 × 3,083.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.32x = 15,760,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,760,124.46/3,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.96

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