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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.92, 5,295.68 and 3,412.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.92, 5,295.68 and 3,412.91 is: 5,111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.92 : 5,295.68 = 3,412.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.92/5,295.68 = 3,412.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.92x = 5,295.68 × 3,412.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.92x = 18,073,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,073,635.69/3,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.44

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