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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.27, 5,109.56 and 2,968.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.27, 5,109.56 and 2,968.44 is: 4,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.27 : 5,109.56 = 2,968.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.27/5,109.56 = 2,968.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.27x = 5,109.56 × 2,968.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.27x = 15,167,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167,422.29/3,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.18

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