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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.94, 5,119.40 and 3,163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.94, 5,119.40 and 3,163.81 is: 4,745.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.94 : 5,119.40 = 3,163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.94/5,119.40 = 3,163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.94x = 5,119.40 × 3,163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.94x = 16,196,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196,813.62/3,412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.71

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