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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.85, 5,256.55 and 3,039.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.85, 5,256.55 and 3,039.93 is: 4,561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.85 : 5,256.55 = 3,039.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.85/5,256.55 = 3,039.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.85x = 5,256.55 × 3,039.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.85x = 15,979,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,979,530.74/3,502.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.87

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