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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,432.70, 5,151.52 and 1,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,432.70, 5,151.52 and 1,486.30 is: 2,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,432.70 : 5,151.52 = 1,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,432.70/5,151.52 = 1,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,432.70x = 5,151.52 × 1,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,432.70x = 7,656,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,656,704.18/3,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.52

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