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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.40, 5,267.70 and 3,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.40, 5,267.70 and 3,175.80 is: 4,750.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.40 : 5,267.70 = 3,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.40/5,267.70 = 3,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.40x = 5,267.70 × 3,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.40x = 16,729,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,729,161.66/3,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.71

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