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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.40, 5,168.46 and 2,755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.40, 5,168.46 and 2,755.08 is: 4,125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.40 : 5,168.46 = 2,755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.40/5,168.46 = 2,755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.40x = 5,168.46 × 2,755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.40x = 14,239,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239,520.78/3,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.72

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