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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.68, 5,232.33 and 3,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.68, 5,232.33 and 3,174.36 is: 4,778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.68 : 5,232.33 = 3,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.68/5,232.33 = 3,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.68x = 5,232.33 × 3,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.68x = 16,609,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,609,299.06/3,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.72

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