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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.50, 4,907.49 and 3,028.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.50, 4,907.49 and 3,028.52 is: 4,173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.50 : 4,907.49 = 3,028.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.50/4,907.49 = 3,028.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.50x = 4,907.49 × 3,028.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.50x = 14,862,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862,432.53/3,561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.08

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