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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.03, 4,853.46 and 2,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.03, 4,853.46 and 2,992.80 is: 4,120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.03 : 4,853.46 = 2,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.03/4,853.46 = 2,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.03x = 4,853.46 × 2,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.03x = 14,525,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,435.09/3,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.66

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