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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.74, 5,190.08 and 3,116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.74, 5,190.08 and 3,116.06 is: 4,694.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.74 : 5,190.08 = 3,116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.74/5,190.08 = 3,116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.74x = 5,190.08 × 3,116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.74x = 16,172,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,172,600.68/3,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.87

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