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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.96, 5,272.58 and 3,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.96, 5,272.58 and 3,069.80 is: 4,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.96 : 5,272.58 = 3,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.96/5,272.58 = 3,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.96x = 5,272.58 × 3,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.96x = 16,185,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185,724.37/3,530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.95

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