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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.28, 5,274.83 and 3,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.28, 5,274.83 and 3,205.52 is: 4,795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.28 : 5,274.83 = 3,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.28/5,274.83 = 3,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.28x = 5,274.83 × 3,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.28x = 16,908,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,908,554.70/3,526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.02

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