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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.52, 4,856.47 and 3,343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.52, 4,856.47 and 3,343.73 is: 4,620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.52 : 4,856.47 = 3,343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.52/4,856.47 = 3,343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.52x = 4,856.47 × 3,343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.52x = 16,238,724.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238,724.43/3,514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.47

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