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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.52, 5,148.36 and 1,702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.52, 5,148.36 and 1,702.16 is: 2,550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.52 : 5,148.36 = 1,702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.52/5,148.36 = 1,702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.52x = 5,148.36 × 1,702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.52x = 8,763,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,763,332.46/3,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.80

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