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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.66, 5,267.22 and 3,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.66, 5,267.22 and 3,271.70 is: 4,883.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.66 : 5,267.22 = 3,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.66/5,267.22 = 3,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.66x = 5,267.22 × 3,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.66x = 17,232,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,763.67/3,528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.66

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