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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.58, 5,176.08 and 1,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.58, 5,176.08 and 1,370.96 is: 2,055.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.58 : 5,176.08 = 1,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.58/5,176.08 = 1,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.58x = 5,176.08 × 1,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.58x = 7,096,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,198.64/3,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.93

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