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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.23, 5,267.71 and 3,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.23, 5,267.71 and 3,114.10 is: 4,648.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.23 : 5,267.71 = 3,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.23/5,267.71 = 3,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.23x = 5,267.71 × 3,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.23x = 16,404,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,175.71/3,529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.09

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