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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.70, 5,266.04 and 1,430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.70, 5,266.04 and 1,430.68 is: 2,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.70 : 5,266.04 = 1,430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.70/5,266.04 = 1,430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.70x = 5,266.04 × 1,430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.70x = 7,534,018.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,534,018.11/3,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.02

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