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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.81, 5,184.90 and 1,375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.81, 5,184.90 and 1,375.02 is: 2,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.81 : 5,184.90 = 1,375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.81/5,184.90 = 1,375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.81x = 5,184.90 × 1,375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.81x = 7,129,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129,335.62/3,454.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.60

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