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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.74, 5,192.26 and 2,537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.74, 5,192.26 and 2,537.66 is: 3,808.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.74 : 5,192.26 = 2,537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.74/5,192.26 = 2,537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.74x = 5,192.26 × 2,537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.74x = 13,176,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,176,190.51/3,459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.43

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