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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.40, 5,181.46 and 3,235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.40, 5,181.46 and 3,235.97 is: 4,849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.40 : 5,181.46 = 3,235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.40/5,181.46 = 3,235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.40x = 5,181.46 × 3,235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.40x = 16,767,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,767,049.12/3,457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.61

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