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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.95, 5,292.20 and 2,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.95, 5,292.20 and 2,046.90 is: 3,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.95 : 5,292.20 = 2,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.95/5,292.20 = 2,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.95x = 5,292.20 × 2,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.95x = 10,832,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,832,575.85/3,529.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.76

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