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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.26, 5,205.51 and 2,432.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.26, 5,205.51 and 2,432.79 is: 3,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.26 : 5,205.51 = 2,432.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.26/5,205.51 = 2,432.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.26x = 5,205.51 × 2,432.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.26x = 12,663,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,663,912.67/3,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.02

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