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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523.30, 5,291.80 and 2,744.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523.30, 5,291.80 and 2,744.89 is: 4,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523.30 : 5,291.80 = 2,744.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523.30/5,291.80 = 2,744.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523.30x = 5,291.80 × 2,744.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523.30x = 14,525,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,388.81/3,523.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.67

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