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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.05, 4,799.76 and 2,529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.05, 4,799.76 and 2,529.33 is: 3,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.05 : 4,799.76 = 2,529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.05/4,799.76 = 2,529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.05x = 4,799.76 × 2,529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.05x = 12,140,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140,149.48/3,475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.52

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