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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.30, 5,263.38 and 2,675.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.30, 5,263.38 and 2,675.77 is: 4,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.30 : 5,263.38 = 2,675.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.30/5,263.38 = 2,675.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.30x = 5,263.38 × 2,675.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.30x = 14,083,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083,581.14/3,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.79

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