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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.70, 5,327.55 and 3,141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.70, 5,327.55 and 3,141.30 is: 4,711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.70 : 5,327.55 = 3,141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.70/5,327.55 = 3,141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.70x = 5,327.55 × 3,141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.70x = 16,735,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,735,432.82/3,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.95

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