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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.42, 5,282.63 and 2,738.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.42, 5,282.63 and 2,738.58 is: 4,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.42 : 5,282.63 = 2,738.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.42/5,282.63 = 2,738.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.42x = 5,282.63 × 2,738.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.42x = 14,466,904.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,466,904.87/3,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.76

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