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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.58, 5,112.63 and 2,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.58, 5,112.63 and 2,174.52 is: 3,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.58 : 5,112.63 = 2,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.58/5,112.63 = 2,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.58x = 5,112.63 × 2,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.58x = 11,117,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,117,516.19/3,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.71

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