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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.29, 5,274.70 and 3,371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.29, 5,274.70 and 3,371.18 is: 5,062.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.29 : 5,274.70 = 3,371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.29/5,274.70 = 3,371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.29x = 5,274.70 × 3,371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.29x = 17,781,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,781,963.15/3,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.78

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