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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.06, 5,390.35 and 3,344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.06, 5,390.35 and 3,344.09 is: 4,611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.06 : 5,390.35 = 3,344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.06/5,390.35 = 3,344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.06x = 5,390.35 × 3,344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.06x = 18,025,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025,780.22/3,909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.28

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