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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.49, 5,271.80 and 2,114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.49, 5,271.80 and 2,114.06 is: 3,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.49 : 5,271.80 = 2,114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.49/5,271.80 = 2,114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.49x = 5,271.80 × 2,114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.49x = 11,144,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,144,864.58/3,520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.72

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