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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.44, 5,266.66 and 3,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.44, 5,266.66 and 3,014.72 is: 4,496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.44 : 5,266.66 = 3,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.44/5,266.66 = 3,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.44x = 5,266.66 × 3,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.44x = 15,877,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877,505.24/3,531.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.04

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