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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,476.82, 5,218.73 and 3,084.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,476.82, 5,218.73 and 3,084.07 is: 4,629.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,476.82 : 5,218.73 = 3,084.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,476.82/5,218.73 = 3,084.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,476.82x = 5,218.73 × 3,084.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,476.82x = 16,094,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,094,928.63/3,476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.21

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