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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.59, 5,171.38 and 2,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.59, 5,171.38 and 2,061.32 is: 3,091.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.59 : 5,171.38 = 2,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.59/5,171.38 = 2,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.59x = 5,171.38 × 2,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.59x = 10,659,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,659,867.10/3,447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.98

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