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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.53, 5,264.87 and 3,254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.53, 5,264.87 and 3,254.11 is: 4,851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.53 : 5,264.87 = 3,254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.53/5,264.87 = 3,254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.53x = 5,264.87 × 3,254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.53x = 17,132,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132,436.68/3,531.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.28

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