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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,437.37, 5,161.32 and 3,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,437.37, 5,161.32 and 3,029.94 is: 4,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,437.37 : 5,161.32 = 3,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,437.37/5,161.32 = 3,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,437.37x = 5,161.32 × 3,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,437.37x = 15,638,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,638,489.92/3,437.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.55

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