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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,480.97, 5,190.41 and 3,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,480.97, 5,190.41 and 3,094.60 is: 4,614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,480.97 : 5,190.41 = 3,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,480.97/5,190.41 = 3,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,480.97x = 5,190.41 × 3,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,480.97x = 16,062,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062,242.79/3,480.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.30

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