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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.39, 5,164.64 and 3,150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.39, 5,164.64 and 3,150.51 is: 4,723.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.39 : 5,164.64 = 3,150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.39/5,164.64 = 3,150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.39x = 5,164.64 × 3,150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.39x = 16,271,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,255.71/3,444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.99

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