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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.32, 5,147.46 and 2,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.32, 5,147.46 and 2,934.72 is: 4,376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.32 : 5,147.46 = 2,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.32/5,147.46 = 2,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.32x = 5,147.46 × 2,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.32x = 15,106,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106,353.81/3,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.98

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