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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.72, 5,313.63 and 3,024.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.72, 5,313.63 and 3,024.84 is: 4,527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.72 : 5,313.63 = 3,024.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.72/5,313.63 = 3,024.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.72x = 5,313.63 × 3,024.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.72x = 16,072,880.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072,880.57/3,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.93

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