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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.51, 5,133.01 and 2,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.51, 5,133.01 and 2,044.60 is: 3,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.51 : 5,133.01 = 2,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.51/5,133.01 = 2,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.51x = 5,133.01 × 2,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.51x = 10,494,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,494,942.02/3,430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.29

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