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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.79, 5,144.38 and 1,674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.79, 5,144.38 and 1,674.11 is: 2,511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.79 : 5,144.38 = 1,674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.79/5,144.38 = 1,674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.79x = 5,144.38 × 1,674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.79x = 8,612,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612,266.68/3,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.02

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