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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.24, 5,193.38 and 2,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.24, 5,193.38 and 2,773.28 is: 4,159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.24 : 5,193.38 = 2,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.24/5,193.38 = 2,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.24x = 5,193.38 × 2,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.24x = 14,402,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402,686.14/3,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.94

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