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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.10, 5,422.65 and 2,751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.10, 5,422.65 and 2,751.10 is: 4,126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.10 : 5,422.65 = 2,751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.10/5,422.65 = 2,751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.10x = 5,422.65 × 2,751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.10x = 14,918,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,918,252.42/3,615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.65

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