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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.55, 5,252.28 and 3,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.55, 5,252.28 and 3,008.10 is: 4,515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.55 : 5,252.28 = 3,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.55/5,252.28 = 3,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.55x = 5,252.28 × 3,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.55x = 15,799,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,799,357.21/3,498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.97

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