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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.26, 5,134.89 and 2,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.26, 5,134.89 and 2,644.40 is: 3,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.26 : 5,134.89 = 2,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.26/5,134.89 = 2,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.26x = 5,134.89 × 2,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.26x = 13,578,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,578,703.12/3,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.60

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