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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.35, 5,269.59 and 2,050.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.35, 5,269.59 and 2,050.55 is: 3,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.35 : 5,269.59 = 2,050.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.35/5,269.59 = 2,050.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.35x = 5,269.59 × 2,050.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.35x = 10,805,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805,531.43/3,510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.20

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