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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.35, 5,177.41 and 1,371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.35, 5,177.41 and 1,371.73 is: 2,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.35 : 5,177.41 = 1,371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.35/5,177.41 = 1,371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.35x = 5,177.41 × 1,371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.35x = 7,102,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,008.62/3,452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.15

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