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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.94, 5,280.09 and 3,090.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.94, 5,280.09 and 3,090.94 is: 4,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.94 : 5,280.09 = 3,090.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.94/5,280.09 = 3,090.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.94x = 5,280.09 × 3,090.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.94x = 16,320,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320,441.38/3,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.62

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