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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.32, 5,152.98 and 1,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.32, 5,152.98 and 1,127 is: 1,690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.32 : 5,152.98 = 1,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.32/5,152.98 = 1,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.32x = 5,152.98 × 1,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.32x = 5,807,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,807,408.46/3,435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.50

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