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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.52, 5,171.34 and 2,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.52, 5,171.34 and 2,272.24 is: 3,410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.52 : 5,171.34 = 2,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.52/5,171.34 = 2,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.52x = 5,171.34 × 2,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.52x = 11,750,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,750,525.60/3,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.38

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