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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,516.99, 5,270.63 and 2,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,516.99, 5,270.63 and 2,994.27 is: 4,487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,516.99 : 5,270.63 = 2,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,516.99/5,270.63 = 2,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,516.99x = 5,270.63 × 2,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,516.99x = 15,781,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781,674.32/3,516.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.27

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