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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.78, 5,176.98 and 1,806.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.78, 5,176.98 and 1,806.48 is: 2,710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.78 : 5,176.98 = 1,806.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.78/5,176.98 = 1,806.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.78x = 5,176.98 × 1,806.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.78x = 9,352,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352,110.83/3,450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.14

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