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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.65, 5,306.92 and 2,694.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.65, 5,306.92 and 2,694.87 is: 4,044.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.65 : 5,306.92 = 2,694.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.65/5,306.92 = 2,694.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.65x = 5,306.92 × 2,694.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.65x = 14,301,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,452.76/3,535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.93

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