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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,419.94, 5,150.64 and 3,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,419.94, 5,150.64 and 3,034.74 is: 4,570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,419.94 : 5,150.64 = 3,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,419.94/5,150.64 = 3,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,419.94x = 5,150.64 × 3,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,419.94x = 15,630,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630,853.23/3,419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.51

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