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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.74, 5,280.54 and 3,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.74, 5,280.54 and 3,002.02 is: 4,501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.74 : 5,280.54 = 3,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.74/5,280.54 = 3,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.74x = 5,280.54 × 3,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.74x = 15,852,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,286.69/3,521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.27

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