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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,471.40, 5,192.70 and 3,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,471.40, 5,192.70 and 3,125.80 is: 4,675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,471.40 : 5,192.70 = 3,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,471.40/5,192.70 = 3,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,471.40x = 5,192.70 × 3,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,471.40x = 16,231,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,231,341.66/3,471.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.73

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