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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.62, 4,877.19 and 3,285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.62, 4,877.19 and 3,285.33 is: 4,531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.62 : 4,877.19 = 3,285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.62/4,877.19 = 3,285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.62x = 4,877.19 × 3,285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.62x = 16,023,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023,178.62/3,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.93

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