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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.44, 5,276.82 and 2,706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.44, 5,276.82 and 2,706.04 is: 4,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.44 : 5,276.82 = 2,706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.44/5,276.82 = 2,706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.44x = 5,276.82 × 2,706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.44x = 14,279,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279,285.99/3,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.50

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