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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.32, 4,791.24 and 3,099.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.32, 4,791.24 and 3,099.66 is: 4,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.32 : 4,791.24 = 3,099.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.32/4,791.24 = 3,099.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.32x = 4,791.24 × 3,099.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.32x = 14,851,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851,214.98/3,493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.32

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