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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.35, 5,188.82 and 2,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.35, 5,188.82 and 2,774.52 is: 4,153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.35 : 5,188.82 = 2,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.35/5,188.82 = 2,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.35x = 5,188.82 × 2,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.35x = 14,396,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,396,470.99/3,466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.21

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