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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.30, 5,212.96 and 1,743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.30, 5,212.96 and 1,743.52 is: 2,615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.30 : 5,212.96 = 1,743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.30/5,212.96 = 1,743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.30x = 5,212.96 × 1,743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.30x = 9,088,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,088,900.02/3,475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.29

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