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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.46, 5,274.25 and 2,735.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.46, 5,274.25 and 2,735.88 is: 4,099.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.46 : 5,274.25 = 2,735.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.46/5,274.25 = 2,735.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.46x = 5,274.25 × 2,735.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.46x = 14,429,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,429,715.09/3,519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.98

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