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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.93, 5,179.28 and 1,505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.93, 5,179.28 and 1,505.12 is: 2,257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.93 : 5,179.28 = 1,505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.93/5,179.28 = 1,505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.93x = 5,179.28 × 1,505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.93x = 7,795,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,795,404.49/3,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.62

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