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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.93, 5,256.81 and 2,275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.93, 5,256.81 and 2,275.29 is: 3,406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.93 : 5,256.81 = 2,275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.93/5,256.81 = 2,275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.93x = 5,256.81 × 2,275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.93x = 11,960,767.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,960,767.22/3,510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.72

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