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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.80, 5,153.40 and 3,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.80, 5,153.40 and 3,308.40 is: 4,969.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.80 : 5,153.40 = 3,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.80/5,153.40 = 3,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.80x = 5,153.40 × 3,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.80x = 17,049,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,049,508.56/3,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.54

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