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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.97, 5,281.07 and 3,370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.97, 5,281.07 and 3,370.50 is: 5,053.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.97 : 5,281.07 = 3,370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.97/5,281.07 = 3,370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.97x = 5,281.07 × 3,370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.97x = 17,799,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799,829.58/3,521.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.94

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