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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.56, 5,181.35 and 3,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.56, 5,181.35 and 3,145.24 is: 4,691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.56 : 5,181.35 = 3,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.56/5,181.35 = 3,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.56x = 5,181.35 × 3,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.56x = 16,296,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296,589.27/3,473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.61

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