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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.28, 5,128.52 and 2,831.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.28, 5,128.52 and 2,831.06 is: 4,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.28 : 5,128.52 = 2,831.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.28/5,128.52 = 2,831.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.28x = 5,128.52 × 2,831.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.28x = 14,519,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519,129.27/3,412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.96

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