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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.20, 5,246.60 and 1,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.20, 5,246.60 and 1,718.52 is: 2,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.20 : 5,246.60 = 1,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.20/5,246.60 = 1,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.20x = 5,246.60 × 1,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.20x = 9,016,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016,363.60/3,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.43

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