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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.60, 5,168.40 and 1,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.60, 5,168.40 and 1,713.52 is: 2,570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.60 : 5,168.40 = 1,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.60/5,168.40 = 1,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.60x = 5,168.40 × 1,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.60x = 8,856,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,856,156.77/3,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.28

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