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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.64, 4,861.76 and 3,075.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.64, 4,861.76 and 3,075.84 is: 4,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.64 : 4,861.76 = 3,075.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.64/4,861.76 = 3,075.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.64x = 4,861.76 × 3,075.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.64x = 14,953,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,953,980.50/3,518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.93

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