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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.35, 5,137.46 and 2,310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.35, 5,137.46 and 2,310.41 is: 3,467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.35 : 5,137.46 = 2,310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.35/5,137.46 = 2,310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.35x = 5,137.46 × 2,310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.35x = 11,869,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,869,601.72/3,423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.25

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