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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.54, 5,171.97 and 1,367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.54, 5,171.97 and 1,367.13 is: 2,050.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.54 : 5,171.97 = 1,367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.54/5,171.97 = 1,367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.54x = 5,171.97 × 1,367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.54x = 7,070,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070,755.35/3,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.96

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