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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.80, 5,278.86 and 3,142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.80, 5,278.86 and 3,142.12 is: 4,699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.80 : 5,278.86 = 3,142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.80/5,278.86 = 3,142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.80x = 5,278.86 × 3,142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.80x = 16,586,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586,811.58/3,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.08

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