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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.74, 5,292.51 and 2,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.74, 5,292.51 and 2,233.06 is: 3,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.74 : 5,292.51 = 2,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.74/5,292.51 = 2,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.74x = 5,292.51 × 2,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.74x = 11,818,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,818,492.38/3,530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.31

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