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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.22, 5,166.63 and 3,023.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.22, 5,166.63 and 3,023.82 is: 4,513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.22 : 5,166.63 = 3,023.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.22/5,166.63 = 3,023.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.22x = 5,166.63 × 3,023.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.22x = 15,622,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622,959.13/3,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.71

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