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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.65, 4,859.46 and 3,139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.65, 4,859.46 and 3,139.97 is: 4,342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.65 : 4,859.46 = 3,139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.65/4,859.46 = 3,139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.65x = 4,859.46 × 3,139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.65x = 15,258,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258,534.32/3,513.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.65

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