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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.53, 5,297.49 and 2,948.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.53, 5,297.49 and 2,948.13 is: 4,424.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.53 : 5,297.49 = 2,948.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.53/5,297.49 = 2,948.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.53x = 5,297.49 × 2,948.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.53x = 15,617,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,617,689.19/3,529.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.86

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