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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.14, 5,132.44 and 2,044.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.14, 5,132.44 and 2,044.23 is: 3,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.14 : 5,132.44 = 2,044.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.14/5,132.44 = 2,044.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.14x = 5,132.44 × 2,044.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.14x = 10,491,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,491,887.82/3,430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.73

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