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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.63, 5,150.25 and 1,356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.63, 5,150.25 and 1,356.77 is: 2,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.63 : 5,150.25 = 1,356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.63/5,150.25 = 1,356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.63x = 5,150.25 × 1,356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.63x = 6,987,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,678.94/3,435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.89

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