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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.45, 5,171.10 and 2,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.45, 5,171.10 and 2,831.80 is: 4,242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.45 : 5,171.10 = 2,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.45/5,171.10 = 2,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.45x = 5,171.10 × 2,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.45x = 14,643,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643,520.98/3,451.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.72

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