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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.50, 5,293.98 and 2,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.50, 5,293.98 and 2,293.44 is: 3,439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.50 : 5,293.98 = 2,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.50/5,293.98 = 2,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.50x = 5,293.98 × 2,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.50x = 12,141,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,141,425.49/3,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.98

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