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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.50, 5,177.88 and 3,138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.50, 5,177.88 and 3,138.50 is: 4,708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.50 : 5,177.88 = 3,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.50/5,177.88 = 3,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.50x = 5,177.88 × 3,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.50x = 16,250,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,250,750.49/3,451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.32

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