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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.70, 5,287.05 and 3,308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.70, 5,287.05 and 3,308.70 is: 4,963.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.70 : 5,287.05 = 3,308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.70/5,287.05 = 3,308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.70x = 5,287.05 × 3,308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.70x = 17,493,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493,262.34/3,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.05

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