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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.95, 5,244.83 and 3,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.95, 5,244.83 and 3,053.08 is: 4,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.95 : 5,244.83 = 3,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.95/5,244.83 = 3,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.95x = 5,244.83 × 3,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.95x = 16,012,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012,885.58/3,495.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.41

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