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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.62, 5,173.76 and 2,353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.62, 5,173.76 and 2,353.26 is: 3,527.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.62 : 5,173.76 = 2,353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.62/5,173.76 = 2,353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.62x = 5,173.76 × 2,353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.62x = 12,175,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,175,202.46/3,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.39

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