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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.34, 5,275.80 and 2,350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.34, 5,275.80 and 2,350.62 is: 3,521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.34 : 5,275.80 = 2,350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.34/5,275.80 = 2,350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.34x = 5,275.80 × 2,350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.34x = 12,401,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,401,401.00/3,521.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.78

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