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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.84, 5,120.58 and 2,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.84, 5,120.58 and 2,901.08 is: 4,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.84 : 5,120.58 = 2,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.84/5,120.58 = 2,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.84x = 5,120.58 × 2,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.84x = 14,855,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,855,212.23/3,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.29

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