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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.58, 5,148.27 and 2,393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.58, 5,148.27 and 2,393.06 is: 3,591.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.58 : 5,148.27 = 2,393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.58/5,148.27 = 2,393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.58x = 5,148.27 × 2,393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.58x = 12,320,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,320,119.01/3,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.26

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