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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.66, 4,859.39 and 2,927.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.66, 4,859.39 and 2,927.69 is: 4,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.66 : 4,859.39 = 2,927.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.66/4,859.39 = 2,927.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.66x = 4,859.39 × 2,927.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.66x = 14,226,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226,763.21/3,524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.36

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