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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.84, 4,870.62 and 3,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.84, 4,870.62 and 3,263.40 is: 4,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.84 : 4,870.62 = 3,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.84/4,870.62 = 3,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.84x = 4,870.62 × 3,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.84x = 15,894,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,894,781.31/3,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.08

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