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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.93, 5,239.08 and 3,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.93, 5,239.08 and 3,083.76 is: 4,617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.93 : 5,239.08 = 3,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.93/5,239.08 = 3,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.93x = 5,239.08 × 3,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.93x = 16,156,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156,065.34/3,498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.43

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