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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.64, 5,176.44 and 3,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.64, 5,176.44 and 3,019.52 is: 4,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.64 : 5,176.44 = 3,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.64/5,176.44 = 3,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.64x = 5,176.44 × 3,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.64x = 15,630,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630,364.11/3,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.79

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