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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.58, 5,152.76 and 2,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.58, 5,152.76 and 2,046.62 is: 3,074.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.58 : 5,152.76 = 2,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.58/5,152.76 = 2,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.58x = 5,152.76 × 2,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.58x = 10,545,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,545,759.67/3,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.04

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