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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.76, 5,146.13 and 1,239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.76, 5,146.13 and 1,239.49 is: 1,859.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.76 : 5,146.13 = 1,239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.76/5,146.13 = 1,239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.76x = 5,146.13 × 1,239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.76x = 6,378,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,378,550.94/3,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.22

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