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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.88, 5,176.62 and 2,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.88, 5,176.62 and 2,354.52 is: 3,529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.88 : 5,176.62 = 2,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.88/5,176.62 = 2,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.88x = 5,176.62 × 2,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.88x = 12,188,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,188,455.32/3,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.94

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