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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.59, 5,237.87 and 2,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.59, 5,237.87 and 2,975.54 is: 4,454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.59 : 5,237.87 = 2,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.59/5,237.87 = 2,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.59x = 5,237.87 × 2,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.59x = 15,585,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585,450.63/3,498.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.78

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