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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.84, 4,858.56 and 2,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.84, 4,858.56 and 2,635.20 is: 3,631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.84 : 4,858.56 = 2,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.84/4,858.56 = 2,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.84x = 4,858.56 × 2,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.84x = 12,803,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,277.31/3,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.27

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