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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.59, 5,197.44 and 1,384.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.59, 5,197.44 and 1,384.58 is: 2,077.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.59 : 5,197.44 = 1,384.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.59/5,197.44 = 1,384.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.59x = 5,197.44 × 1,384.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.59x = 7,196,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,271.48/3,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.69

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