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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.67, 5,179.46 and 1,262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.67, 5,179.46 and 1,262.43 is: 1,893.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.67 : 5,179.46 = 1,262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.67/5,179.46 = 1,262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.67x = 5,179.46 × 1,262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.67x = 6,538,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,699.38/3,452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.81

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