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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.05, 5,249.57 and 3,122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.05, 5,249.57 and 3,122.78 is: 4,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.05 : 5,249.57 = 3,122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.05/5,249.57 = 3,122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.05x = 5,249.57 × 3,122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.05x = 16,393,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393,210.34/3,510.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.37

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