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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.98, 5,332.68 and 3,035.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.98, 5,332.68 and 3,035.29 is: 4,556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.98 : 5,332.68 = 3,035.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.98/5,332.68 = 3,035.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.98x = 5,332.68 × 3,035.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.98x = 16,186,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,186,230.28/3,551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.96

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