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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.74, 5,263.86 and 3,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.74, 5,263.86 and 3,132.02 is: 4,684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.74 : 5,263.86 = 3,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.74/5,263.86 = 3,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.74x = 5,263.86 × 3,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.74x = 16,486,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,486,514.80/3,519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.01

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