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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.96, 4,325.46 and 2,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.96, 4,325.46 and 2,511.02 is: 3,461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.96 : 4,325.46 = 2,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.96/4,325.46 = 2,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.96x = 4,325.46 × 2,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.96x = 10,861,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,861,316.57/3,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.27

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