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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.09, 4,851.72 and 3,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.09, 4,851.72 and 3,340.25 is: 4,615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.09 : 4,851.72 = 3,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.09/4,851.72 = 3,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.09x = 4,851.72 × 3,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.09x = 16,205,916.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,916.77/3,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.64

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