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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.74, 5,279.04 and 3,001.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.74, 5,279.04 and 3,001.02 is: 4,499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.74 : 5,279.04 = 3,001.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.74/5,279.04 = 3,001.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.74x = 5,279.04 × 3,001.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.74x = 15,842,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842,504.62/3,520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.77

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