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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.52, 5,143.80 and 3,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.52, 5,143.80 and 3,020.48 is: 4,528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.52 : 5,143.80 = 3,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.52/5,143.80 = 3,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.52x = 5,143.80 × 3,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.52x = 15,536,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,536,745.02/3,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.98

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