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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.44, 5,168.52 and 2,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.44, 5,168.52 and 2,724.96 is: 4,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.44 : 5,168.52 = 2,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.44/5,168.52 = 2,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.44x = 5,168.52 × 2,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.44x = 14,084,010.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084,010.26/3,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.62

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