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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.28, 5,164.92 and 1,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.28, 5,164.92 and 1,713.12 is: 2,569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.28 : 5,164.92 = 1,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.28/5,164.92 = 1,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.28x = 5,164.92 × 1,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.28x = 8,848,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848,127.75/3,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.68

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