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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.91, 5,266.56 and 2,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.91, 5,266.56 and 2,994.52 is: 4,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.91 : 5,266.56 = 2,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.91/5,266.56 = 2,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.91x = 5,266.56 × 2,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.91x = 15,770,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,770,819.25/3,510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.95

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