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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,400.77, 5,101.97 and 1,453.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,400.77, 5,101.97 and 1,453.13 is: 2,180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,400.77 : 5,101.97 = 1,453.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,400.77/5,101.97 = 1,453.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,400.77x = 5,101.97 × 1,453.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,400.77x = 7,413,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,792.89/3,400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.03

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