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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.52, 5,095.59 and 1,449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.52, 5,095.59 and 1,449.28 is: 2,174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.52 : 5,095.59 = 1,449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.52/5,095.59 = 1,449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.52x = 5,095.59 × 1,449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.52x = 7,384,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384,936.68/3,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.27

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