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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.79, 4,865.53 and 2,110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.79, 4,865.53 and 2,110.52 is: 2,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.79 : 4,865.53 = 2,110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.79/4,865.53 = 2,110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.79x = 4,865.53 × 2,110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.79x = 10,268,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,798.38/3,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.48

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