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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.19, 5,125.08 and 3,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.19, 5,125.08 and 3,049.27 is: 4,567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.19 : 5,125.08 = 3,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.19/5,125.08 = 3,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.19x = 5,125.08 × 3,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.19x = 15,627,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,752.69/3,421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.93

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