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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.50, 4,862.22 and 2,969.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.50, 4,862.22 and 2,969.97 is: 4,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.50 : 4,862.22 = 2,969.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.50/4,862.22 = 2,969.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.50x = 4,862.22 × 2,969.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.50x = 14,440,647.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,647.53/3,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.41

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