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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.92, 5,253.93 and 3,346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.92, 5,253.93 and 3,346.92 is: 5,050.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.92 : 5,253.93 = 3,346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.92/5,253.93 = 3,346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.92x = 5,253.93 × 3,346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.92x = 17,584,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584,483.40/3,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.23

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