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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.77, 5,282.97 and 2,290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.77, 5,282.97 and 2,290.43 is: 3,430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.77 : 5,282.97 = 2,290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.77/5,282.97 = 2,290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.77x = 5,282.97 × 2,290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.77x = 12,100,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,100,260.76/3,526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.98

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