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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.44, 5,170.20 and 3,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.44, 5,170.20 and 3,254.96 is: 4,890.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.44 : 5,170.20 = 3,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.44/5,170.20 = 3,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.44x = 5,170.20 × 3,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.44x = 16,828,794.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,828,794.19/3,441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.04

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