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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.35, 5,161.42 and 1,685.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.35, 5,161.42 and 1,685.93 is: 2,527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.35 : 5,161.42 = 1,685.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.35/5,161.42 = 1,685.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.35x = 5,161.42 × 1,685.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.35x = 8,701,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,784.39/3,443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.13

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