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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.02, 5,265.31 and 2,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.02, 5,265.31 and 2,049.32 is: 3,074.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.02 : 5,265.31 = 2,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.02/5,265.31 = 2,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.02x = 5,265.31 × 2,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.02x = 10,790,305.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,790,305.09/3,510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.14

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