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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.47, 4,858.20 and 2,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.47, 4,858.20 and 2,996.23 is: 4,125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.47 : 4,858.20 = 2,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.47/4,858.20 = 2,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.47x = 4,858.20 × 2,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.47x = 14,556,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,556,284.59/3,528.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.38

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