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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.48, 5,105.51 and 3,132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.48, 5,105.51 and 3,132.12 is: 4,695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.48 : 5,105.51 = 3,132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.48/5,105.51 = 3,132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.48x = 5,105.51 × 3,132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.48x = 15,991,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991,054.32/3,405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.68

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