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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.92, 5,143.45 and 2,751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.92, 5,143.45 and 2,751.64 is: 4,109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.92 : 5,143.45 = 2,751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.92/5,143.45 = 2,751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.92x = 5,143.45 × 2,751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.92x = 14,152,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,922.76/3,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.54

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