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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.42, 5,090.88 and 3,094.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.42, 5,090.88 and 3,094.11 is: 4,616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.42 : 5,090.88 = 3,094.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.42/5,090.88 = 3,094.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.42x = 5,090.88 × 3,094.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.42x = 15,751,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,751,742.72/3,412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.00

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