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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.58, 5,147.38 and 834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.58, 5,147.38 and 834.52 is: 1,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.58 : 5,147.38 = 834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.58/5,147.38 = 834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.58x = 5,147.38 × 834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.58x = 4,295,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,591.56/3,431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.78

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