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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.26, 5,291.84 and 2,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.26, 5,291.84 and 2,360.58 is: 3,539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.26 : 5,291.84 = 2,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.26/5,291.84 = 2,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.26x = 5,291.84 × 2,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.26x = 12,491,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491,811.67/3,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.50

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