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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.87, 5,162.70 and 1,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.87, 5,162.70 and 1,251.52 is: 1,875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.87 : 5,162.70 = 1,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.87/5,162.70 = 1,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.87x = 5,162.70 × 1,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.87x = 6,461,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,222.30/3,444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.61

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