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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.93, 5,252.31 and 2,272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.93, 5,252.31 and 2,272.29 is: 3,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.93 : 5,252.31 = 2,272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.93/5,252.31 = 2,272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.93x = 5,252.31 × 2,272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.93x = 11,934,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,934,771.49/3,507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.23

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