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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.04, 5,114.25 and 1,218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.04, 5,114.25 and 1,218.59 is: 1,827.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.04 : 5,114.25 = 1,218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.04/5,114.25 = 1,218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.04x = 5,114.25 × 1,218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.04x = 6,232,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,148.34/3,410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.59

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