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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.58, 5,111.95 and 3,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.58, 5,111.95 and 3,018.06 is: 4,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.58 : 5,111.95 = 3,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.58/5,111.95 = 3,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.58x = 5,111.95 × 3,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.58x = 15,428,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428,171.82/3,405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.26

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