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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.04, 5,245.76 and 2,772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.04, 5,245.76 and 2,772.48 is: 4,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.04 : 5,245.76 = 2,772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.04/5,245.76 = 2,772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.04x = 5,245.76 × 2,772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.04x = 14,543,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,543,764.68/3,495.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.26

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