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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.58, 5,168.43 and 1,367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.58, 5,168.43 and 1,367.10 is: 2,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.58 : 5,168.43 = 1,367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.58/5,168.43 = 1,367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.58x = 5,168.43 × 1,367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.58x = 7,065,760.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,065,760.65/3,447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.48

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