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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.77, 5,197.84 and 3,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.77, 5,197.84 and 3,146.59 is: 4,736.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.77 : 5,197.84 = 3,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.77/5,197.84 = 3,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.77x = 5,197.84 × 3,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.77x = 16,355,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355,471.37/3,452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.91

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