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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.53, 4,858.65 and 2,634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.53, 4,858.65 and 2,634.66 is: 3,636.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.53 : 4,858.65 = 2,634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.53/4,858.65 = 2,634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.53x = 4,858.65 × 2,634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.53x = 12,800,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800,890.81/3,520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.07

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