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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.70, 5,269.05 and 3,231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.70, 5,269.05 and 3,231.90 is: 4,847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.70 : 5,269.05 = 3,231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.70/5,269.05 = 3,231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.70x = 5,269.05 × 3,231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.70x = 17,029,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029,042.70/3,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.85

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