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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.08, 4,763.70 and 3,052.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.08, 4,763.70 and 3,052.17 is: 4,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.08 : 4,763.70 = 3,052.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.08/4,763.70 = 3,052.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.08x = 4,763.70 × 3,052.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.08x = 14,539,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,539,622.23/3,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.28

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