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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.09, 5,262.98 and 3,177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.09, 5,262.98 and 3,177.45 is: 4,764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.09 : 5,262.98 = 3,177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.09/5,262.98 = 3,177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.09x = 5,262.98 × 3,177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.09x = 16,722,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722,839.91/3,510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.22

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