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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,428.55, 5,140.64 and 1,348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,428.55, 5,140.64 and 1,348.79 is: 2,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,428.55 : 5,140.64 = 1,348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,428.55/5,140.64 = 1,348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,428.55x = 5,140.64 × 1,348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,428.55x = 6,933,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,933,621.49/3,428.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.32

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