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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.91, 5,267.60 and 3,271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.91, 5,267.60 and 3,271.94 is: 4,884.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.91 : 5,267.60 = 3,271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.91/5,267.60 = 3,271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.91x = 5,267.60 × 3,271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.91x = 17,235,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,271.14/3,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.02

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