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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.36, 5,283.78 and 3,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.36, 5,283.78 and 3,059.43 is: 4,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.36 : 5,283.78 = 3,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.36/5,283.78 = 3,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.36x = 5,283.78 × 3,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.36x = 16,165,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165,355.05/3,529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.25

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