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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.22, 5,162.78 and 1,251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.22, 5,162.78 and 1,251.23 is: 1,876.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.22 : 5,162.78 = 1,251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.22/5,162.78 = 1,251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.22x = 5,162.78 × 1,251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.22x = 6,459,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,459,802.53/3,443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.09

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