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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.94, 5,283.09 and 3,092.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.94, 5,283.09 and 3,092.94 is: 4,635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.94 : 5,283.09 = 3,092.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.94/5,283.09 = 3,092.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.94x = 5,283.09 × 3,092.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.94x = 16,340,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340,280.38/3,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.62

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