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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.53, 4,881.45 and 3,271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.53, 4,881.45 and 3,271.09 is: 4,518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.53 : 4,881.45 = 3,271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.53/4,881.45 = 3,271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.53x = 4,881.45 × 3,271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.53x = 15,967,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967,662.28/3,533.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.90

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