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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.52, 4,918.44 and 3,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.52, 4,918.44 and 3,034.48 is: 4,190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.52 : 4,918.44 = 3,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.52/4,918.44 = 3,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.52x = 4,918.44 × 3,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.52x = 14,924,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,924,907.81/3,561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.60

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