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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.88, 5,264.72 and 3,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.88, 5,264.72 and 3,022.56 is: 4,529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.88 : 5,264.72 = 3,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.88/5,264.72 = 3,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.88x = 5,264.72 × 3,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.88x = 15,912,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,912,932.08/3,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.88

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