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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.09, 5,150.70 and 2,712.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.09, 5,150.70 and 2,712.09 is: 4,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.09 : 5,150.70 = 2,712.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.09/5,150.70 = 2,712.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.09x = 5,150.70 × 2,712.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.09x = 13,969,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969,161.96/3,441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.52

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