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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.41, 5,181.57 and 2,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.41, 5,181.57 and 2,721.60 is: 4,085.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.41 : 5,181.57 = 2,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.41/5,181.57 = 2,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.41x = 5,181.57 × 2,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.41x = 14,102,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102,160.91/3,451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.91

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