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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.77, 5,114.51 and 1,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.77, 5,114.51 and 1,069.72 is: 1,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.77 : 5,114.51 = 1,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.77/5,114.51 = 1,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.77x = 5,114.51 × 1,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.77x = 5,471,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471,075.50/3,409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.53

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