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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.70, 5,287.22 and 2,907.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.70, 5,287.22 and 2,907.26 is: 4,361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.70 : 5,287.22 = 2,907.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.70/5,287.22 = 2,907.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.70x = 5,287.22 × 2,907.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.70x = 15,371,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371,282.24/3,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.02

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