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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.80, 5,153.48 and 1,681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.80, 5,153.48 and 1,681.94 is: 2,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.80 : 5,153.48 = 1,681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.80/5,153.48 = 1,681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.80x = 5,153.48 × 1,681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.80x = 8,667,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,809.97/3,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.06

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