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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.08, 5,189.40 and 3,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.08, 5,189.40 and 3,076.24 is: 4,608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.08 : 5,189.40 = 3,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.08/5,189.40 = 3,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.08x = 5,189.40 × 3,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.08x = 15,963,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963,839.86/3,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.39

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