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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.45, 5,267.50 and 2,786.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.45, 5,267.50 and 2,786.33 is: 4,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.45 : 5,267.50 = 2,786.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.45/5,267.50 = 2,786.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.45x = 5,267.50 × 2,786.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.45x = 14,676,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676,999.48/3,524.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.34

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