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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.96, 5,112.75 and 1,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.96, 5,112.75 and 1,652.24 is: 2,476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.96 : 5,112.75 = 1,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.96/5,112.75 = 1,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.96x = 5,112.75 × 1,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.96x = 8,447,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447,490.06/3,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.57

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