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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.27, 5,179.35 and 2,926.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.27, 5,179.35 and 2,926.85 is: 4,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.27 : 5,179.35 = 2,926.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.27/5,179.35 = 2,926.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.27x = 5,179.35 × 2,926.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.27x = 15,159,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,159,180.55/3,452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.08

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