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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.30, 4,865.91 and 3,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.30, 4,865.91 and 3,150.08 is: 4,349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.30 : 4,865.91 = 3,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.30/4,865.91 = 3,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.30x = 4,865.91 × 3,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.30x = 15,328,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328,005.77/3,524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.23

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