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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,438.65, 5,157.96 and 1,130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,438.65, 5,157.96 and 1,130.15 is: 1,695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,438.65 : 5,157.96 = 1,130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,438.65/5,157.96 = 1,130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,438.65x = 5,157.96 × 1,130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,438.65x = 5,829,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,829,268.49/3,438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.22

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