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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.01, 5,351.96 and 2,871.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.01, 5,351.96 and 2,871.51 is: 4,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.01 : 5,351.96 = 2,871.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.01/5,351.96 = 2,871.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.01x = 5,351.96 × 2,871.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.01x = 15,368,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,368,206.66/3,560.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.90

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