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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.86, 5,261.59 and 3,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.86, 5,261.59 and 3,151.14 is: 4,745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.86 : 5,261.59 = 3,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.86/5,261.59 = 3,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.86x = 5,261.59 × 3,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.86x = 16,580,006.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,580,006.71/3,493.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.47

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