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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.08, 4,859.46 and 2,635.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.08, 4,859.46 and 2,635.33 is: 3,637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.08 : 4,859.46 = 2,635.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.08/4,859.46 = 2,635.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.08x = 4,859.46 × 2,635.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.08x = 12,806,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,806,280.72/3,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.03

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