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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.36, 5,260.84 and 3,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.36, 5,260.84 and 3,150.64 is: 4,744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.36 : 5,260.84 = 3,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.36/5,260.84 = 3,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.36x = 5,260.84 × 3,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.36x = 16,575,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,575,012.94/3,493.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.72

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