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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.80, 5,252.66 and 3,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.80, 5,252.66 and 3,008.35 is: 4,516.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.80 : 5,252.66 = 3,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.80/5,252.66 = 3,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.80x = 5,252.66 × 3,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.80x = 15,801,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801,798.41/3,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.35

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