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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,439.76, 5,160.04 and 1,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,439.76, 5,160.04 and 1,131.26 is: 1,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,439.76 : 5,160.04 = 1,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,439.76/5,160.04 = 1,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,439.76x = 5,160.04 × 1,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,439.76x = 5,837,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,346.85/3,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.02

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