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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.54, 4,866.90 and 2,926.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.54, 4,866.90 and 2,926.49 is: 4,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.54 : 4,866.90 = 2,926.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.54/4,866.90 = 2,926.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.54x = 4,866.90 × 2,926.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.54x = 14,242,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,934.18/3,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.08

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