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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.44, 5,270.76 and 2,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.44, 5,270.76 and 2,365.20 is: 3,550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.44 : 5,270.76 = 2,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.44/5,270.76 = 2,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.44x = 5,270.76 × 2,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.44x = 12,466,401.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,401.55/3,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.22

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