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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,419.77, 5,124.18 and 3,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,419.77, 5,124.18 and 3,091.72 is: 4,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,419.77 : 5,124.18 = 3,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,419.77/5,124.18 = 3,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,419.77x = 5,124.18 × 3,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,419.77x = 15,842,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842,529.79/3,419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.63

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