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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.76, 4,871.22 and 2,350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.76, 4,871.22 and 2,350.04 is: 3,243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.76 : 4,871.22 = 2,350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.76/4,871.22 = 2,350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.76x = 4,871.22 × 2,350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.76x = 11,447,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,447,561.85/3,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.16

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