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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.16, 5,034.24 and 3,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.16, 5,034.24 and 3,050.40 is: 4,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.16 : 5,034.24 = 3,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.16/5,034.24 = 3,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.16x = 5,034.24 × 3,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.16x = 15,356,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356,445.70/3,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.06

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