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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.88, 5,326.32 and 2,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.88, 5,326.32 and 2,786.24 is: 4,179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.88 : 5,326.32 = 2,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.88/5,326.32 = 2,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.88x = 5,326.32 × 2,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.88x = 14,840,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840,405.84/3,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.36

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