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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.77, 5,149.38 and 1,353.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.77, 5,149.38 and 1,353.27 is: 2,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.77 : 5,149.38 = 1,353.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.77/5,149.38 = 1,353.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.77x = 5,149.38 × 1,353.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.77x = 6,968,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,501.47/3,431.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.59

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