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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.87, 5,168.07 and 3,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.87, 5,168.07 and 3,034.44 is: 4,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.87 : 5,168.07 = 3,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.87/5,168.07 = 3,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.87x = 5,168.07 × 3,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.87x = 15,682,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,198.33/3,441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.30

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