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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.98, 5,448.27 and 3,393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.98, 5,448.27 and 3,393.30 is: 4,679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.98 : 5,448.27 = 3,393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.98/5,448.27 = 3,393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.98x = 5,448.27 × 3,393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.98x = 18,487,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,487,614.59/3,950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.25

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