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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.06, 5,299.26 and 3,341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.06, 5,299.26 and 3,341.27 is: 4,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.06 : 5,299.26 = 3,341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.06/5,299.26 = 3,341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.06x = 5,299.26 × 3,341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.06x = 17,706,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,706,231.96/3,843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.33

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