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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.92, 5,173.60 and 3,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.92, 5,173.60 and 3,050.72 is: 4,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.92 : 5,173.60 = 3,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.92/5,173.60 = 3,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.92x = 5,173.60 × 3,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.92x = 15,783,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,783,204.99/3,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.83

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