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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.83, 5,110.97 and 2,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.83, 5,110.97 and 2,751.52 is: 4,125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.83 : 5,110.97 = 2,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.83/5,110.97 = 2,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.83x = 5,110.97 × 2,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.83x = 14,062,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062,916.52/3,408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.43

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