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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.70, 5,281.05 and 3,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.70, 5,281.05 and 3,304.70 is: 4,957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.70 : 5,281.05 = 3,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.70/5,281.05 = 3,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.70x = 5,281.05 × 3,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.70x = 17,452,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452,285.94/3,520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.05

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