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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.23, 5,153.55 and 2,200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.23, 5,153.55 and 2,200.05 is: 3,305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.23 : 5,153.55 = 2,200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.23/5,153.55 = 2,200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.23x = 5,153.55 × 2,200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.23x = 11,338,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,338,067.68/3,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.34

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