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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.69, 5,127.67 and 2,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.69, 5,127.67 and 2,174.20 is: 3,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.69 : 5,127.67 = 2,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.69/5,127.67 = 2,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.69x = 5,127.67 × 2,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.69x = 11,148,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,148,570.01/3,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.30

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