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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.22, 5,311.98 and 2,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.22, 5,311.98 and 2,711.88 is: 4,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.22 : 5,311.98 = 2,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.22/5,311.98 = 2,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.22x = 5,311.98 × 2,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.22x = 14,405,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,405,452.32/3,533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.15

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