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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.76, 5,179.56 and 1,261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.76, 5,179.56 and 1,261.99 is: 1,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.76 : 5,179.56 = 1,261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.76/5,179.56 = 1,261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.76x = 5,179.56 × 1,261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.76x = 6,536,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,536,552.92/3,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.59

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