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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,446.52, 5,170.48 and 1,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,446.52, 5,170.48 and 1,366.14 is: 2,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,446.52 : 5,170.48 = 1,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,446.52/5,170.48 = 1,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,446.52x = 5,170.48 × 1,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,446.52x = 7,063,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,599.55/3,446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.49

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