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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.40, 5,287.70 and 2,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.40, 5,287.70 and 2,876.60 is: 4,309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.40 : 5,287.70 = 2,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.40/5,287.70 = 2,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.40x = 5,287.70 × 2,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.40x = 15,210,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210,597.82/3,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.68

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