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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.52, 5,199.08 and 2,855.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.52, 5,199.08 and 2,855.57 is: 4,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.52 : 5,199.08 = 2,855.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.52/5,199.08 = 2,855.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.52x = 5,199.08 × 2,855.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.52x = 14,846,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846,350.87/3,464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.26

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