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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.35, 4,825.31 and 3,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.35, 4,825.31 and 3,281.24 is: 4,518.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.35 : 4,825.31 = 3,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.35/4,825.31 = 3,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.35x = 4,825.31 × 3,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.35x = 15,832,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,832,959.65/3,504.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.09

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