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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.62, 4,834.82 and 3,310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.62, 4,834.82 and 3,310.79 is: 4,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.62 : 4,834.82 = 3,310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.62/4,834.82 = 3,310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.62x = 4,834.82 × 3,310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.62x = 16,007,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,007,057.81/3,507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.52

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