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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.76, 4,865.70 and 2,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.76, 4,865.70 and 2,346.04 is: 3,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.76 : 4,865.70 = 2,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.76/4,865.70 = 2,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.76x = 4,865.70 × 2,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.76x = 11,415,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,415,126.83/3,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.64

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