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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.08, 4,895.52 and 2,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.08, 4,895.52 and 2,538.92 is: 3,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.08 : 4,895.52 = 2,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.08/4,895.52 = 2,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.08x = 4,895.52 × 2,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.08x = 12,429,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429,333.64/3,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.13

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