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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,516.02, 5,246.73 and 3,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,516.02, 5,246.73 and 3,049.46 is: 4,550.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,516.02 : 5,246.73 = 3,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,516.02/5,246.73 = 3,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,516.02x = 5,246.73 × 3,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,516.02x = 15,999,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999,693.27/3,516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.51

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