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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.04, 5,278.50 and 2,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.04, 5,278.50 and 2,287.44 is: 3,426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.04 : 5,278.50 = 2,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.04/5,278.50 = 2,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.04x = 5,278.50 × 2,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.04x = 12,074,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,074,252.04/3,524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.25

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