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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.60, 5,129.55 and 3,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.60, 5,129.55 and 3,338.70 is: 5,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.60 : 5,129.55 = 3,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.60/5,129.55 = 3,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.60x = 5,129.55 × 3,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.60x = 17,126,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,126,028.59/3,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.94

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