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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.10, 5,168.46 and 1,595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.10, 5,168.46 and 1,595.74 is: 2,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.10 : 5,168.46 = 1,595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.10/5,168.46 = 1,595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.10x = 5,168.46 × 1,595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.10x = 8,247,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247,518.36/3,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.60

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