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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.60, 5,151.90 and 1,355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.60, 5,151.90 and 1,355.12 is: 2,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.60 : 5,151.90 = 1,355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.60/5,151.90 = 1,355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.60x = 5,151.90 × 1,355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.60x = 6,981,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981,442.73/3,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.27

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