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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.53, 5,266.26 and 2,893.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.53, 5,266.26 and 2,893.70 is: 4,339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.53 : 5,266.26 = 2,893.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.53/5,266.26 = 2,893.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.53x = 5,266.26 × 2,893.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.53x = 15,238,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,950.23/3,511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.69

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