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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.66, 5,179.34 and 1,262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.66, 5,179.34 and 1,262.01 is: 1,893.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.66 : 5,179.34 = 1,262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.66/5,179.34 = 1,262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.66x = 5,179.34 × 1,262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.66x = 6,536,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,536,401.45/3,452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.15

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