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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.47, 5,165.54 and 3,023.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.47, 5,165.54 and 3,023.07 is: 4,512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.47 : 5,165.54 = 3,023.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.47/5,165.54 = 3,023.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.47x = 5,165.54 × 3,023.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.47x = 15,615,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,615,773.89/3,460.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.62

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