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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.76, 5,179.40 and 2,635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.76, 5,179.40 and 2,635.28 is: 3,954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.76 : 5,179.40 = 2,635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.76/5,179.40 = 2,635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.76x = 5,179.40 × 2,635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.76x = 13,649,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,649,169.23/3,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.26

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