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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.12, 5,171.45 and 3,036.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.12, 5,171.45 and 3,036.69 is: 4,559.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.12 : 5,171.45 = 3,036.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.12/5,171.45 = 3,036.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.12x = 5,171.45 × 3,036.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.12x = 15,704,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,075.32/3,444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.68

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