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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.61, 4,879.68 and 2,544.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.61, 4,879.68 and 2,544.17 is: 3,511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.61 : 4,879.68 = 2,544.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.61/4,879.68 = 2,544.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.61x = 4,879.68 × 2,544.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.61x = 12,414,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,735.47/3,535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.34

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