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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.08, 5,094.34 and 3,205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.08, 5,094.34 and 3,205.10 is: 4,782.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.08 : 5,094.34 = 3,205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.08/5,094.34 = 3,205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.08x = 5,094.34 × 3,205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.08x = 16,327,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,327,873.86/3,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.51

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