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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,404.43, 5,102.01 and 3,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,404.43, 5,102.01 and 3,063.06 is: 4,590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,404.43 : 5,102.01 = 3,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,404.43/5,102.01 = 3,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,404.43x = 5,102.01 × 3,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,404.43x = 15,627,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,762.75/3,404.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.42

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