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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.53, 5,112.66 and 2,023.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.53, 5,112.66 and 2,023.05 is: 3,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.53 : 5,112.66 = 2,023.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.53/5,112.66 = 2,023.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.53x = 5,112.66 × 2,023.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.53x = 10,343,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,131.13/3,409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.59

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