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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.68, 5,196.96 and 3,043.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.68, 5,196.96 and 3,043.36 is: 4,582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.68 : 5,196.96 = 3,043.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.68/5,196.96 = 3,043.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.68x = 5,196.96 × 3,043.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.68x = 15,816,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,816,220.19/3,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.18

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