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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.94, 5,296.50 and 3,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.94, 5,296.50 and 3,014.52 is: 4,521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.94 : 5,296.50 = 3,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.94/5,296.50 = 3,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.94x = 5,296.50 × 3,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.94x = 15,966,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,966,405.18/3,530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.86

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