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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.37, 5,176.56 and 2,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.37, 5,176.56 and 2,358.06 is: 3,535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.37 : 5,176.56 = 2,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.37/5,176.56 = 2,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.37x = 5,176.56 × 2,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.37x = 12,206,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206,639.07/3,452.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.73

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