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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.44, 5,112.65 and 3,401.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.44, 5,112.65 and 3,401.84 is: 5,070.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.44 : 5,112.65 = 3,401.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.44/5,112.65 = 3,401.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.44x = 5,112.65 × 3,401.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.44x = 17,392,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392,417.28/3,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.03

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