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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.50, 5,171.97 and 1,395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.50, 5,171.97 and 1,395.50 is: 2,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.50 : 5,171.97 = 1,395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.50/5,171.97 = 1,395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.50x = 5,171.97 × 1,395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.50x = 7,217,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,484.14/3,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.54

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