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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.89, 4,841.13 and 2,516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.89, 4,841.13 and 2,516.46 is: 3,467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.89 : 4,841.13 = 2,516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.89/4,841.13 = 2,516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.89x = 4,841.13 × 2,516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.89x = 12,182,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182,510.00/3,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.95

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