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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.85, 4,682.34 and 2,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.85, 4,682.34 and 2,552.88 is: 3,524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.85 : 4,682.34 = 2,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.85/4,682.34 = 2,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.85x = 4,682.34 × 2,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.85x = 11,953,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,953,469.70/3,391.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.17

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