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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.26, 5,145.98 and 1,581.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.26, 5,145.98 and 1,581.33 is: 2,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.26 : 5,145.98 = 1,581.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.26/5,145.98 = 1,581.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.26x = 5,145.98 × 1,581.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.26x = 8,137,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137,484.65/3,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.26

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