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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.03, 5,176.51 and 2,286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.03, 5,176.51 and 2,286.25 is: 3,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.03 : 5,176.51 = 2,286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.03/5,176.51 = 2,286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.03x = 5,176.51 × 2,286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.03x = 11,834,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,834,795.99/3,451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.35

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