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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,472.70, 4,794.57 and 3,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,472.70, 4,794.57 and 3,099.04 is: 4,278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,472.70 : 4,794.57 = 3,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,472.70/4,794.57 = 3,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,472.70x = 4,794.57 × 3,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,472.70x = 14,858,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,524.74/3,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.67

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