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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.84, 5,211.32 and 1,743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.84, 5,211.32 and 1,743.24 is: 2,613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.84 : 5,211.32 = 1,743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.84/5,211.32 = 1,743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.84x = 5,211.32 × 1,743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.84x = 9,084,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,084,581.48/3,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.64

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