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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.02, 5,181.93 and 3,062.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.02, 5,181.93 and 3,062.22 is: 4,598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.02 : 5,181.93 = 3,062.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.02/5,181.93 = 3,062.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.02x = 5,181.93 × 3,062.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.02x = 15,868,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,868,209.68/3,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.12

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