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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.60, 5,177.40 and 3,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.60, 5,177.40 and 3,019.60 is: 4,529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.60 : 5,177.40 = 3,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.60/5,177.40 = 3,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.60x = 5,177.40 × 3,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.60x = 15,633,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,677.04/3,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.40

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