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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.44, 5,145.60 and 1,350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.44, 5,145.60 and 1,350.12 is: 2,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.44 : 5,145.60 = 1,350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.44/5,145.60 = 1,350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.44x = 5,145.60 × 1,350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.44x = 6,947,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,177.47/3,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.16

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