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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.97, 4,924.62 and 3,499.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.97, 4,924.62 and 3,499.65 is: 4,819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.97 : 4,924.62 = 3,499.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.97/4,924.62 = 3,499.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.97x = 4,924.62 × 3,499.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.97x = 17,234,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234,446.38/3,575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.52

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