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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.08, 5,303.08 and 2,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.08, 5,303.08 and 2,951.82 is: 4,430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.08 : 5,303.08 = 2,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.08/5,303.08 = 2,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.08x = 5,303.08 × 2,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.08x = 15,653,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,653,737.61/3,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.62

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