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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.15, 5,141.52 and 1,671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.15, 5,141.52 and 1,671.27 is: 2,505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.15 : 5,141.52 = 1,671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.15/5,141.52 = 1,671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.15x = 5,141.52 × 1,671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.15x = 8,592,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,868.13/3,430.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.10

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