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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.01, 5,914.09 and 2,711.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.01, 5,914.09 and 2,711.17 is: 4,058.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.01 : 5,914.09 = 2,711.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.01/5,914.09 = 2,711.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.01x = 5,914.09 × 2,711.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.01x = 16,034,103.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034,103.39/3,951.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.23

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