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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546.51, 4,901.07 and 2,916.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,546.51, 4,901.07 and 2,916.06 is: 4,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,546.51 : 4,901.07 = 2,916.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,546.51/4,901.07 = 2,916.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,546.51x = 4,901.07 × 2,916.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,546.51x = 14,291,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291,814.18/3,546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.82

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