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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.60, 5,111.70 and 3,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.60, 5,111.70 and 3,047.80 is: 4,565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.60 : 5,111.70 = 3,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.60/5,111.70 = 3,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.60x = 5,111.70 × 3,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.60x = 15,579,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579,439.26/3,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.27

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