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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.62, 4,701.54 and 1,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.62, 4,701.54 and 1,354.52 is: 2,030.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.62 : 4,701.54 = 1,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.62/4,701.54 = 1,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.62x = 4,701.54 × 1,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.62x = 6,368,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368,329.96/3,135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.96

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