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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.34, 5,214.49 and 2,305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.34, 5,214.49 and 2,305.75 is: 3,459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.34 : 5,214.49 = 2,305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.34/5,214.49 = 2,305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.34x = 5,214.49 × 2,305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.34x = 12,023,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,023,291.52/3,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.61

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