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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.71, 4,905.01 and 3,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.71, 4,905.01 and 3,179.04 is: 4,389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.71 : 4,905.01 = 3,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.71/4,905.01 = 3,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.71x = 4,905.01 × 3,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.71x = 15,593,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593,208.57/3,552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.11

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