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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.54, 5,248.13 and 2,806.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.54, 5,248.13 and 2,806.43 is: 4,203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.54 : 5,248.13 = 2,806.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.54/5,248.13 = 2,806.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.54x = 5,248.13 × 2,806.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.54x = 14,728,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,495.44/3,503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.89

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