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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.84, 5,177.55 and 2,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.84, 5,177.55 and 2,793.08 is: 4,188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.84 : 5,177.55 = 2,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.84/5,177.55 = 2,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.84x = 5,177.55 × 2,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.84x = 14,461,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,461,311.35/3,452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.24

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