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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.57, 5,172.89 and 1,369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.57, 5,172.89 and 1,369.08 is: 2,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.57 : 5,172.89 = 1,369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.57/5,172.89 = 1,369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.57x = 5,172.89 × 1,369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.57x = 7,082,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,100.24/3,448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.63

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