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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.40, 5,176.71 and 2,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.40, 5,176.71 and 2,358 is: 3,535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.40 : 5,176.71 = 2,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.40/5,176.71 = 2,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.40x = 5,176.71 × 2,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.40x = 12,206,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206,682.18/3,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.71

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