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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523.45, 5,281.36 and 2,291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523.45, 5,281.36 and 2,291.74 is: 3,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523.45 : 5,281.36 = 2,291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523.45/5,281.36 = 2,291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523.45x = 5,281.36 × 2,291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523.45x = 12,103,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103,503.97/3,523.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.13

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