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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,751.29, 5,619.60 and 3,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,751.29, 5,619.60 and 3,231.27 is: 4,840.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,751.29 : 5,619.60 = 3,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,751.29/5,619.60 = 3,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,751.29x = 5,619.60 × 3,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,751.29x = 18,158,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158,444.89/3,751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.59

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