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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.76, 5,238.45 and 2,757.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.76, 5,238.45 and 2,757.16 is: 4,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.76 : 5,238.45 = 2,757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.76/5,238.45 = 2,757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.76x = 5,238.45 × 2,757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.76x = 14,443,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,258.33/3,495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.65

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