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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.60, 5,163.90 and 3,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.60, 5,163.90 and 3,308.20 is: 4,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.60 : 5,163.90 = 3,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.60/5,163.90 = 3,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.60x = 5,163.90 × 3,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.60x = 17,083,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083,213.98/3,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.30

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