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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.92, 5,259.33 and 3,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.92, 5,259.33 and 3,280.68 is: 4,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.92 : 5,259.33 = 3,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.92/5,259.33 = 3,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.92x = 5,259.33 × 3,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.92x = 17,254,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254,178.74/3,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.14

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