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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.48, 5,246.34 and 3,124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.48, 5,246.34 and 3,124.68 is: 4,689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.48 : 5,246.34 = 3,124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.48/5,246.34 = 3,124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.48x = 5,246.34 × 3,124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.48x = 16,393,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393,133.67/3,495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.81

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