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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.51, 5,296.80 and 2,844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.51, 5,296.80 and 2,844.45 is: 4,268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.51 : 5,296.80 = 2,844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.51/5,296.80 = 2,844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.51x = 5,296.80 × 2,844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.51x = 15,066,482.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066,482.76/3,529.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.72

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