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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.71, 5,282.40 and 1,877.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.71, 5,282.40 and 1,877.71 is: 2,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.71 : 5,282.40 = 1,877.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.71/5,282.40 = 1,877.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.71x = 5,282.40 × 1,877.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.71x = 9,918,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,918,815.30/3,524.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.08

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