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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.34, 5,119.83 and 2,900.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.34, 5,119.83 and 2,900.58 is: 4,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.34 : 5,119.83 = 2,900.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.34/5,119.83 = 2,900.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.34x = 5,119.83 × 2,900.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.34x = 14,850,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,850,476.50/3,410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.54

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