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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.38, 5,091.94 and 3,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.38, 5,091.94 and 3,044.64 is: 4,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.38 : 5,091.94 = 3,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.38/5,091.94 = 3,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.38x = 5,091.94 × 3,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.38x = 15,503,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,503,124.20/3,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.20

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