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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.26, 5,171.34 and 3,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.26, 5,171.34 and 3,403.52 is: 5,105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.26 : 5,171.34 = 3,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.26/5,171.34 = 3,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.26x = 5,171.34 × 3,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.26x = 17,600,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,600,765.42/3,447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.73

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