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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.35, 5,161.44 and 1,359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.35, 5,161.44 and 1,359.93 is: 2,039.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.35 : 5,161.44 = 1,359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.35/5,161.44 = 1,359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.35x = 5,161.44 × 1,359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.35x = 7,019,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,197.10/3,442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.07

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