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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,426.93, 5,140.92 and 1,452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,426.93, 5,140.92 and 1,452.56 is: 2,179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,426.93 : 5,140.92 = 1,452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,426.93/5,140.92 = 1,452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,426.93x = 5,140.92 × 1,452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,426.93x = 7,467,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,469.05/3,426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.06

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