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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,752.31, 5,177.48 and 2,354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,752.31, 5,177.48 and 2,354.43 is: 3,248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,752.31 : 5,177.48 = 2,354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,752.31/5,177.48 = 2,354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,752.31x = 5,177.48 × 2,354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,752.31x = 12,190,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,190,002.46/3,752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.67

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