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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.12, 5,273.70 and 3,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.12, 5,273.70 and 3,131.32 is: 4,691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.12 : 5,273.70 = 3,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.12/5,273.70 = 3,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.12x = 5,273.70 × 3,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.12x = 16,513,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513,642.28/3,520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.22

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