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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.39, 5,149.62 and 1,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.39, 5,149.62 and 1,354.59 is: 2,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.39 : 5,149.62 = 1,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.39/5,149.62 = 1,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.39x = 5,149.62 × 1,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.39x = 6,975,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975,623.76/3,435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.52

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