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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.61, 5,112.92 and 2,751.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.61, 5,112.92 and 2,751.30 is: 4,124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.61 : 5,112.92 = 2,751.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.61/5,112.92 = 2,751.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.61x = 5,112.92 × 2,751.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.61x = 14,067,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,067,183.67/3,410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.54

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