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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.90, 5,168.70 and 1,364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.90, 5,168.70 and 1,364.55 is: 2,047.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.90 : 5,168.70 = 1,364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.90/5,168.70 = 1,364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.90x = 5,168.70 × 1,364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.90x = 7,052,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,949.59/3,444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.36

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