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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.92, 5,268.06 and 2,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.92, 5,268.06 and 2,995.52 is: 4,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.92 : 5,268.06 = 2,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.92/5,268.06 = 2,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.92x = 5,268.06 × 2,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.92x = 15,780,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,780,579.09/3,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.43

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