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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.91, 5,482.58 and 3,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.91, 5,482.58 and 3,135.24 is: 4,706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.91 : 5,482.58 = 3,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.91/5,482.58 = 3,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.91x = 5,482.58 × 3,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.91x = 17,189,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189,204.12/3,651.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.91

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