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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.76, 4,867.08 and 2,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.76, 4,867.08 and 2,199.44 is: 3,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.76 : 4,867.08 = 2,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.76/4,867.08 = 2,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.76x = 4,867.08 × 2,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.76x = 10,704,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704,850.44/3,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.32

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