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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.52, 5,212.81 and 3,016.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.52, 5,212.81 and 3,016.61 is: 4,514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.52 : 5,212.81 = 3,016.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.52/5,212.81 = 3,016.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.52x = 5,212.81 × 3,016.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.52x = 15,724,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724,999.69/3,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.11

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