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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.60, 5,256.60 and 3,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.60, 5,256.60 and 3,122.80 is: 4,674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.60 : 5,256.60 = 3,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.60/5,256.60 = 3,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.60x = 5,256.60 × 3,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.60x = 16,415,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,415,310.48/3,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.60

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