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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.73, 5,294.60 and 2,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.73, 5,294.60 and 2,557.73 is: 3,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.73 : 5,294.60 = 2,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.73/5,294.60 = 2,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.73x = 5,294.60 × 2,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.73x = 13,542,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,542,157.26/3,529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.60

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