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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.36, 5,277.96 and 2,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.36, 5,277.96 and 2,796 is: 4,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.36 : 5,277.96 = 2,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.36/5,277.96 = 2,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.36x = 5,277.96 × 2,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.36x = 14,757,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,757,176.16/3,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.01

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