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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.07, 5,174.76 and 1,370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.07, 5,174.76 and 1,370.99 is: 2,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.07 : 5,174.76 = 1,370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.07/5,174.76 = 1,370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.07x = 5,174.76 × 1,370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.07x = 7,094,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,094,544.21/3,451.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.75

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