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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,437.47, 5,146.96 and 2,828.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,437.47, 5,146.96 and 2,828.53 is: 4,235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,437.47 : 5,146.96 = 2,828.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,437.47/5,146.96 = 2,828.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,437.47x = 5,146.96 × 2,828.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,437.47x = 14,558,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,330.77/3,437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.19

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