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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490.82, 5,222.19 and 3,009.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490.82, 5,222.19 and 3,009.86 is: 4,502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490.82 : 5,222.19 = 3,009.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490.82/5,222.19 = 3,009.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490.82x = 5,222.19 × 3,009.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490.82x = 15,718,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,718,060.79/3,490.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.68

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