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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.08, 5,265.77 and 3,094.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.08, 5,265.77 and 3,094.37 is: 4,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.08 : 5,265.77 = 3,094.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.08/5,265.77 = 3,094.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.08x = 5,265.77 × 3,094.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.08x = 16,294,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294,198.91/3,531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.52

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