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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,439.84, 5,161.88 and 1,359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,439.84, 5,161.88 and 1,359.49 is: 2,040.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,439.84 : 5,161.88 = 1,359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,439.84/5,161.88 = 1,359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,439.84x = 5,161.88 × 1,359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,439.84x = 7,017,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,017,491.63/3,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.07

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