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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.70, 5,296.05 and 3,044.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.70, 5,296.05 and 3,044.30 is: 4,566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.70 : 5,296.05 = 3,044.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.70/5,296.05 = 3,044.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.70x = 5,296.05 × 3,044.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.70x = 16,122,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122,765.02/3,530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.45

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