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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.53, 5,133.09 and 3,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.53, 5,133.09 and 3,058.47 is: 4,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.53 : 5,133.09 = 3,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.53/5,133.09 = 3,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.53x = 5,133.09 × 3,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.53x = 15,699,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,699,401.77/3,427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.38

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