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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.92, 5,147.52 and 1,350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.92, 5,147.52 and 1,350.76 is: 2,026.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.92 : 5,147.52 = 1,350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.92/5,147.52 = 1,350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.92x = 5,147.52 × 1,350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.92x = 6,953,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,953,064.12/3,431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.00

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