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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.00, 5,169.76 and 3,035.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.00, 5,169.76 and 3,035.57 is: 4,557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.00 : 5,169.76 = 3,035.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.00/5,169.76 = 3,035.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.00x = 5,169.76 × 3,035.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.00x = 15,693,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693,134.93/3,443.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.99

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