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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.29, 4,858.02 and 2,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.29, 4,858.02 and 2,261.36 is: 3,120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.29 : 4,858.02 = 2,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.29/4,858.02 = 2,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.29x = 4,858.02 × 2,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.29x = 10,985,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,985,716.72/3,520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.68

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