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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.21, 5,410.82 and 2,951.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.21, 5,410.82 and 2,951.11 is: 4,426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.21 : 5,410.82 = 2,951.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.21/5,410.82 = 2,951.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.21x = 5,410.82 × 2,951.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.21x = 15,967,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967,925.01/3,607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.67

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