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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.70, 5,165.55 and 3,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.70, 5,165.55 and 3,069.30 is: 4,603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.70 : 5,165.55 = 3,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.70/5,165.55 = 3,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.70x = 5,165.55 × 3,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.70x = 15,854,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854,622.62/3,443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.95

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