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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.68, 5,168.56 and 1,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.68, 5,168.56 and 1,395.12 is: 2,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.68 : 5,168.56 = 1,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.68/5,168.56 = 1,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.68x = 5,168.56 × 1,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.68x = 7,210,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210,761.43/3,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.70

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