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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,848.06, 5,299.70 and 3,316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,848.06, 5,299.70 and 3,316.75 is: 4,567.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,848.06 : 5,299.70 = 3,316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,848.06/5,299.70 = 3,316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,848.06x = 5,299.70 × 3,316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,848.06x = 17,577,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,577,778.13/3,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.96

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