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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.47, 5,102.18 and 2,910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.47, 5,102.18 and 2,910.32 is: 4,356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.47 : 5,102.18 = 2,910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.47/5,102.18 = 2,910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.47x = 5,102.18 × 2,910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.47x = 14,848,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,848,974.70/3,408.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.49

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