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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.69, 5,171.98 and 1,808.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.69, 5,171.98 and 1,808.01 is: 2,709.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.69 : 5,171.98 = 1,808.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.69/5,171.98 = 1,808.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.69x = 5,171.98 × 1,808.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.69x = 9,350,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,350,991.56/3,450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.89

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