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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.59, 5,113.69 and 1,437.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.59, 5,113.69 and 1,437.51 is: 2,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.59 : 5,113.69 = 1,437.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.59/5,113.69 = 1,437.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.59x = 5,113.69 × 1,437.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.59x = 7,350,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,980.51/3,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.34

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