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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.73, 5,126.60 and 2,445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.73, 5,126.60 and 2,445.73 is: 3,668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.73 : 5,126.60 = 2,445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.73/5,126.60 = 2,445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.73x = 5,126.60 × 2,445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.73x = 12,538,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538,279.42/3,417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.60

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