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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.12, 5,012.54 and 3,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.12, 5,012.54 and 3,110.72 is: 4,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.12 : 5,012.54 = 3,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.12/5,012.54 = 3,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.12x = 5,012.54 × 3,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.12x = 15,592,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592,592.44/3,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.25

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