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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.68, 5,247.33 and 2,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.68, 5,247.33 and 2,981.44 is: 4,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.68 : 5,247.33 = 2,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.68/5,247.33 = 2,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.68x = 5,247.33 × 2,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.68x = 15,644,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,644,599.56/3,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.47

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