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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.76, 5,265.63 and 2,819.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.76, 5,265.63 and 2,819.71 is: 4,227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.76 : 5,265.63 = 2,819.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.76/5,265.63 = 2,819.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.76x = 5,265.63 × 2,819.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.76x = 14,847,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,847,523.24/3,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.94

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