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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.08, 5,309.66 and 3,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.08, 5,309.66 and 3,190.96 is: 4,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.08 : 5,309.66 = 3,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.08/5,309.66 = 3,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.08x = 5,309.66 × 3,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.08x = 16,942,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942,912.67/3,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.75

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