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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.34, 5,273.33 and 2,035.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.34, 5,273.33 and 2,035.23 is: 3,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.34 : 5,273.33 = 2,035.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.34/5,273.33 = 2,035.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.34x = 5,273.33 × 2,035.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.34x = 10,732,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,732,415.19/3,520.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.69

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