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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.92, 5,261.96 and 3,071.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.92, 5,261.96 and 3,071.13 is: 4,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.92 : 5,261.96 = 3,071.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.92/5,261.96 = 3,071.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.92x = 5,261.96 × 3,071.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.92x = 16,160,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,160,151.16/3,510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.82

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