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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.59, 4,871.73 and 2,410.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.59, 4,871.73 and 2,410.98 is: 3,327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.59 : 4,871.73 = 2,410.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.59/4,871.73 = 2,410.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.59x = 4,871.73 × 2,410.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.59x = 11,745,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,745,643.60/3,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.76

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