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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.87, 4,869.08 and 3,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.87, 4,869.08 and 3,275.80 is: 4,525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.87 : 4,869.08 = 3,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.87/4,869.08 = 3,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.87x = 4,869.08 × 3,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.87x = 15,950,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950,132.26/3,524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.03

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