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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.65, 5,305.77 and 3,265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.65, 5,305.77 and 3,265.11 is: 4,899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.65 : 5,305.77 = 3,265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.65/5,305.77 = 3,265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.65x = 5,305.77 × 3,265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.65x = 17,323,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,323,922.68/3,535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.78

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