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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.38, 5,176.62 and 2,757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.38, 5,176.62 and 2,757.56 is: 4,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.38 : 5,176.62 = 2,757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.38/5,176.62 = 2,757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.38x = 5,176.62 × 2,757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.38x = 14,274,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,274,840.25/3,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.59

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