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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.51, 4,858.89 and 2,197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.51, 4,858.89 and 2,197.33 is: 3,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.51 : 4,858.89 = 2,197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.51/4,858.89 = 2,197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.51x = 4,858.89 × 2,197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.51x = 10,676,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676,564.38/3,524.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.23

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