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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.29, 5,182.38 and 3,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.29, 5,182.38 and 3,098.66 is: 4,666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.29 : 5,182.38 = 3,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.29/5,182.38 = 3,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.29x = 5,182.38 × 3,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.29x = 16,058,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058,407.70/3,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.40

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