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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.66, 5,167.55 and 1,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.66, 5,167.55 and 1,252.56 is: 1,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.66 : 5,167.55 = 1,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.66/5,167.55 = 1,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.66x = 5,167.55 × 1,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.66x = 6,472,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472,666.43/3,443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.59

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