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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.87, 5,177.07 and 3,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.87, 5,177.07 and 3,040.44 is: 4,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.87 : 5,177.07 = 3,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.87/5,177.07 = 3,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.87x = 5,177.07 × 3,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.87x = 15,740,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740,570.71/3,447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.30

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