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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.12, 5,164.91 and 3,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.12, 5,164.91 and 3,001.12 is: 4,479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.12 : 5,164.91 = 3,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.12/5,164.91 = 3,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.12x = 5,164.91 × 3,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.12x = 15,500,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500,514.70/3,460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.76

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