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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.08, 5,189.52 and 1,350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.08, 5,189.52 and 1,350.74 is: 2,026.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.08 : 5,189.52 = 1,350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.08/5,189.52 = 1,350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.08x = 5,189.52 × 1,350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.08x = 7,009,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009,666.30/3,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.46

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