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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.76, 5,287.72 and 2,797.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.76, 5,287.72 and 2,797.96 is: 4,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.76 : 5,287.72 = 2,797.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.76/5,287.72 = 2,797.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.76x = 5,287.72 × 2,797.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.76x = 14,794,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,794,829.05/3,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.27

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