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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.82, 5,306.48 and 2,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.82, 5,306.48 and 2,447.80 is: 3,673.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.82 : 5,306.48 = 2,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.82/5,306.48 = 2,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.82x = 5,306.48 × 2,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.82x = 12,989,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,989,201.74/3,535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.60

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