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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.04, 5,266.59 and 2,049.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.04, 5,266.59 and 2,049.19 is: 3,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.04 : 5,266.59 = 2,049.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.04/5,266.59 = 2,049.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.04x = 5,266.59 × 2,049.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.04x = 10,792,252.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,792,252.96/3,510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.68

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