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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.59, 5,156.99 and 1,356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.59, 5,156.99 and 1,356.24 is: 2,035.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.59 : 5,156.99 = 1,356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.59/5,156.99 = 1,356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.59x = 5,156.99 × 1,356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.59x = 6,994,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,994,109.34/3,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.19

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