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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.70, 5,162.50 and 2,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.70, 5,162.50 and 2,521.60 is: 3,779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.70 : 5,162.50 = 2,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.70/5,162.50 = 2,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.70x = 5,162.50 × 2,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.70x = 13,017,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,017,760/3,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.07

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