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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.08, 5,141.96 and 3,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.08, 5,141.96 and 3,003.30 is: 4,529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.08 : 5,141.96 = 3,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.08/5,141.96 = 3,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.08x = 5,141.96 × 3,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.08x = 15,442,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,833.45/3,409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.91

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