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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.03, 5,271.13 and 2,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.03, 5,271.13 and 2,348.49 is: 3,525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.03 : 5,271.13 = 2,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.03/5,271.13 = 2,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.03x = 5,271.13 × 2,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.03x = 12,379,196.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,379,196.09/3,511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.80

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