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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.68, 5,262.48 and 3,110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.68, 5,262.48 and 3,110.64 is: 4,642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.68 : 5,262.48 = 3,110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.68/5,262.48 = 3,110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.68x = 5,262.48 × 3,110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.68x = 16,369,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,369,680.79/3,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.99

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