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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.57, 5,145.08 and 2,044.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.57, 5,145.08 and 2,044.30 is: 3,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.57 : 5,145.08 = 2,044.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.57/5,145.08 = 2,044.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.57x = 5,145.08 × 2,044.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.57x = 10,518,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,518,092.15/3,430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.99

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