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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.82, 5,145.46 and 2,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.82, 5,145.46 and 2,044.55 is: 3,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.82 : 5,145.46 = 2,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.82/5,145.46 = 2,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.82x = 5,145.46 × 2,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.82x = 10,520,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,520,145.13/3,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.36

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