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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.68, 5,094.90 and 1,448.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.68, 5,094.90 and 1,448.82 is: 2,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.68 : 5,094.90 = 1,448.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.68/5,094.90 = 1,448.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.68x = 5,094.90 × 1,448.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.68x = 7,381,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381,593.02/3,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.54

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