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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.50, 5,222.34 and 1,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.50, 5,222.34 and 1,373.04 is: 2,059.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.50 : 5,222.34 = 1,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.50/5,222.34 = 1,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.50x = 5,222.34 × 1,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.50x = 7,170,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,481.71/3,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.60

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