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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.59, 5,168.25 and 1,253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.59, 5,168.25 and 1,253.49 is: 1,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.59 : 5,168.25 = 1,253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.59/5,168.25 = 1,253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.59x = 5,168.25 × 1,253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.59x = 6,478,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,478,349.69/3,444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.73

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