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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.60, 5,165.40 and 3,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.60, 5,165.40 and 3,040.40 is: 4,560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.60 : 5,165.40 = 3,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.60/5,165.40 = 3,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.60x = 5,165.40 × 3,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.60x = 15,704,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,882.16/3,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.60

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