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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.79, 5,203.49 and 3,124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.79, 5,203.49 and 3,124.17 is: 4,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.79 : 5,203.49 = 3,124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.79/5,203.49 = 3,124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.79x = 5,203.49 × 3,124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.79x = 16,256,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256,587.35/3,452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.25

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