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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,471.08, 5,199.90 and 3,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,471.08, 5,199.90 and 3,083.24 is: 4,618.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,471.08 : 5,199.90 = 3,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,471.08/5,199.90 = 3,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,471.08x = 5,199.90 × 3,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,471.08x = 16,032,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032,539.68/3,471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.89

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