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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.52, 5,326.02 and 2,724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.52, 5,326.02 and 2,724.12 is: 4,088.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.52 : 5,326.02 = 2,724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.52/5,326.02 = 2,724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.52x = 5,326.02 × 2,724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.52x = 14,508,717.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,508,717.60/3,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.67

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