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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.46, 7,305.30 and 3,526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.46, 7,305.30 and 3,526.18 is: 4,861.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.46 : 7,305.30 = 3,526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.46/7,305.30 = 3,526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.46x = 7,305.30 × 3,526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.46x = 25,759,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759,802.75/5,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.75

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