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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,500.97, 5,225.84 and 3,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,500.97, 5,225.84 and 3,085.80 is: 4,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,500.97 : 5,225.84 = 3,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,500.97/5,225.84 = 3,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,500.97x = 5,225.84 × 3,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,500.97x = 16,125,881.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125,881.64/3,500.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.12

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