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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.36, 5,150.50 and 3,112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.36, 5,150.50 and 3,112.07 is: 4,659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.36 : 5,150.50 = 3,112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.36/5,150.50 = 3,112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.36x = 5,150.50 × 3,112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.36x = 16,028,683.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,028,683.00/3,440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.01

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