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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.28, 5,280.83 and 3,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.28, 5,280.83 and 3,209.52 is: 4,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.28 : 5,280.83 = 3,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.28/5,280.83 = 3,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.28x = 5,280.83 × 3,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.28x = 16,948,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,948,929.50/3,530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.02

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