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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,428.52, 5,149.05 and 3,139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,428.52, 5,149.05 and 3,139.35 is: 4,714.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,428.52 : 5,149.05 = 3,139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,428.52/5,149.05 = 3,139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,428.52x = 5,149.05 × 3,139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,428.52x = 16,164,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,164,670.12/3,428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.77

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