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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.44, 5,111.25 and 2,370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.44, 5,111.25 and 2,370.34 is: 3,549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.44 : 5,111.25 = 2,370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.44/5,111.25 = 2,370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.44x = 5,111.25 × 2,370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.44x = 12,115,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,115,400.33/3,413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.32

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