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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.91, 5,146.61 and 3,022.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.91, 5,146.61 and 3,022.86 is: 4,534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.91 : 5,146.61 = 3,022.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.91/5,146.61 = 3,022.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.91x = 5,146.61 × 3,022.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.91x = 15,557,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,557,466.39/3,430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.51

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