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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.26, 4,841.91 and 3,015.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.26, 4,841.91 and 3,015.54 is: 4,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.26 : 4,841.91 = 3,015.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.26/4,841.91 = 3,015.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.26x = 4,841.91 × 3,015.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.26x = 14,600,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600,973.28/3,511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.33

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