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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.44, 5,340.68 and 3,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.44, 5,340.68 and 3,011 is: 4,516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.44 : 5,340.68 = 3,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.44/5,340.68 = 3,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.44x = 5,340.68 × 3,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.44x = 16,080,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,080,787.48/3,560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.52

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