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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.23, 5,179.79 and 1,372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.23, 5,179.79 and 1,372.69 is: 2,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.23 : 5,179.79 = 1,372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.23/5,179.79 = 1,372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.23x = 5,179.79 × 1,372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.23x = 7,110,245.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110,245.94/3,451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.21

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