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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.75, 5,146.35 and 1,350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.75, 5,146.35 and 1,350.58 is: 2,025.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.75 : 5,146.35 = 1,350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.75/5,146.35 = 1,350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.75x = 5,146.35 × 1,350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.75x = 6,950,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,557.38/3,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.96

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