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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523.65, 5,280.88 and 3,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523.65, 5,280.88 and 3,151.25 is: 4,722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523.65 : 5,280.88 = 3,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523.65/5,280.88 = 3,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523.65x = 5,280.88 × 3,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523.65x = 16,641,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,641,378.42/3,523.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.77

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