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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.02, 5,188.70 and 1,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.02, 5,188.70 and 1,731.14 is: 2,594.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.02 : 5,188.70 = 1,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.02/5,188.70 = 1,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.02x = 5,188.70 × 1,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.02x = 8,982,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,982,344.50/3,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.54

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