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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.78, 5,169.93 and 1,254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.78, 5,169.93 and 1,254.15 is: 1,882.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.78 : 5,169.93 = 1,254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.78/5,169.93 = 1,254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.78x = 5,169.93 × 1,254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.78x = 6,483,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,867.71/3,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.23

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