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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.06, 5,166.30 and 3,036.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.06, 5,166.30 and 3,036.03 is: 4,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.06 : 5,166.30 = 3,036.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.06/5,166.30 = 3,036.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.06x = 5,166.30 × 3,036.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.06x = 15,685,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,685,041.79/3,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.23

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