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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.51, 5,210.75 and 3,252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.51, 5,210.75 and 3,252.41 is: 4,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.51 : 5,210.75 = 3,252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.51/5,210.75 = 3,252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.51x = 5,210.75 × 3,252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.51x = 16,947,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,947,495.41/3,454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.90

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