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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.76, 5,178.24 and 1,696.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.76, 5,178.24 and 1,696.86 is: 2,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.76 : 5,178.24 = 1,696.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.76/5,178.24 = 1,696.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.76x = 5,178.24 × 1,696.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.76x = 8,786,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,786,748.33/3,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.85

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