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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.40, 4,858.36 and 2,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.40, 4,858.36 and 2,528.96 is: 3,485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.40 : 4,858.36 = 2,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.40/4,858.36 = 2,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.40x = 4,858.36 × 2,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.40x = 12,286,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,286,567.49/3,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.15

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