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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.44, 5,127.84 and 3,140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.44, 5,127.84 and 3,140.04 is: 4,715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.44 : 5,127.84 = 3,140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.44/5,127.84 = 3,140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.44x = 5,127.84 × 3,140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.44x = 16,101,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,101,622.71/3,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.74

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