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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.54, 5,282.28 and 2,860.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.54, 5,282.28 and 2,860.27 is: 4,290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.54 : 5,282.28 = 2,860.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.54/5,282.28 = 2,860.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.54x = 5,282.28 × 2,860.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.54x = 15,108,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,108,733.81/3,521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.37

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