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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.49, 5,176.83 and 1,370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.49, 5,176.83 and 1,370.37 is: 2,054.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.49 : 5,176.83 = 1,370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.49/5,176.83 = 1,370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.49x = 5,176.83 × 1,370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.49x = 7,094,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,094,172.53/3,452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.80

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