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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.53, 5,147.70 and 1,675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.53, 5,147.70 and 1,675.55 is: 2,514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.53 : 5,147.70 = 1,675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.53/5,147.70 = 1,675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.53x = 5,147.70 × 1,675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.53x = 8,625,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,220.36/3,430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.26

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