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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.73, 5,274.41 and 3,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.73, 5,274.41 and 3,118.60 is: 4,654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.73 : 5,274.41 = 3,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.73/5,274.41 = 3,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.73x = 5,274.41 × 3,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.73x = 16,448,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,448,775.03/3,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.79

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