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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.35, 4,861.76 and 3,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.35, 4,861.76 and 3,034.28 is: 4,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.35 : 4,861.76 = 3,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.35/4,861.76 = 3,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.35x = 4,861.76 × 3,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.35x = 14,751,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,751,941.13/3,526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.35

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