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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.53, 5,283.88 and 3,085.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.53, 5,283.88 and 3,085.79 is: 4,624.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.53 : 5,283.88 = 3,085.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.53/5,283.88 = 3,085.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.53x = 5,283.88 × 3,085.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.53x = 16,304,909.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,304,909.93/3,525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.82

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