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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.82, 5,246.96 and 1,417.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.82, 5,246.96 and 1,417.79 is: 2,126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.82 : 5,246.96 = 1,417.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.82/5,246.96 = 1,417.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.82x = 5,246.96 × 1,417.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.82x = 7,439,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439,087.42/3,497.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.78

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