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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.70, 5,176.11 and 1,503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.70, 5,176.11 and 1,503.45 is: 2,253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.70 : 5,176.11 = 1,503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.70/5,176.11 = 1,503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.70x = 5,176.11 × 1,503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.70x = 7,782,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,022.58/3,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.89

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