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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.41, 4,863.69 and 2,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.41, 4,863.69 and 2,266.29 is: 3,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.41 : 4,863.69 = 2,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.41/4,863.69 = 2,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.41x = 4,863.69 × 2,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.41x = 11,022,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,022,532.01/3,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.60

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