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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.68, 5,190.64 and 1,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.68, 5,190.64 and 1,151.52 is: 1,727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.68 : 5,190.64 = 1,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.68/5,190.64 = 1,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.68x = 5,190.64 × 1,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.68x = 5,977,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,977,125.77/3,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.65

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