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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.73, 5,179.09 and 1,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.73, 5,179.09 and 1,503.56 is: 2,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.73 : 5,179.09 = 1,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.73/5,179.09 = 1,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.73x = 5,179.09 × 1,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.73x = 7,787,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,787,084.57/3,452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.34

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