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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,422.77, 5,128.68 and 3,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,422.77, 5,128.68 and 3,094.72 is: 4,637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,422.77 : 5,128.68 = 3,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,422.77/5,128.68 = 3,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,422.77x = 5,128.68 × 3,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,422.77x = 15,871,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,871,828.57/3,422.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.13

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