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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.80, 4,724.46 and 3,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.80, 4,724.46 and 3,340.08 is: 4,599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.80 : 4,724.46 = 3,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.80/4,724.46 = 3,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.80x = 4,724.46 × 3,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.80x = 15,780,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,780,074.36/3,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.53

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