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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458, 5,177.55 and 2,419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458, 5,177.55 and 2,419.04 is: 3,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458 : 5,177.55 = 2,419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458/5,177.55 = 2,419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458x = 5,177.55 × 2,419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458x = 12,524,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,700.55/3,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.95

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