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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.49, 4,864.08 and 2,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.49, 4,864.08 and 2,346.76 is: 3,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.49 : 4,864.08 = 2,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.49/4,864.08 = 2,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.49x = 4,864.08 × 2,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.49x = 11,414,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414,828.38/3,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.80

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