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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.59, 5,106.44 and 1,325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.59, 5,106.44 and 1,325.30 is: 1,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.59 : 5,106.44 = 1,325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.59/5,106.44 = 1,325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.59x = 5,106.44 × 1,325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.59x = 6,767,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,767,542.71/3,406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.60

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