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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,439.68, 5,160.29 and 1,773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,439.68, 5,160.29 and 1,773.12 is: 2,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,439.68 : 5,160.29 = 1,773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,439.68/5,160.29 = 1,773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,439.68x = 5,160.29 × 1,773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,439.68x = 9,149,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,813.40/3,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.08

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