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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.76, 5,171.34 and 1,255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.76, 5,171.34 and 1,255.88 is: 1,884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.76 : 5,171.34 = 1,255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.76/5,171.34 = 1,255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.76x = 5,171.34 × 1,255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.76x = 6,494,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494,582.48/3,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.80

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