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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.92, 5,144.94 and 2,752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.92, 5,144.94 and 2,752.64 is: 4,111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.92 : 5,144.94 = 2,752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.92/5,144.94 = 2,752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.92x = 5,144.94 × 2,752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.92x = 14,162,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,167.64/3,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.03

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