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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.66, 4,854.34 and 2,993.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.66, 4,854.34 and 2,993.43 is: 4,121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.66 : 4,854.34 = 2,993.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.66/4,854.34 = 2,993.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.66x = 4,854.34 × 2,993.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.66x = 14,531,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531,126.99/3,525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.53

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