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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.32, 5,176.86 and 1,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.32, 5,176.86 and 1,371.24 is: 2,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.32 : 5,176.86 = 1,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.32/5,176.86 = 1,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.32x = 5,176.86 × 1,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.32x = 7,098,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098,717.51/3,449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.00

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