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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,489, 5,235.90 and 1,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,489, 5,235.90 and 1,437 is: 2,156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,489 : 5,235.90 = 1,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,489/5,235.90 = 1,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,489x = 5,235.90 × 1,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,489x = 7,523,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523,988.30/3,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.49

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