Okay, we are given 3526 and 172. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 2 in column 1 and get 8.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 7 in column 2 and get 9.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 1 in column 3 and get 6.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 0 in column 4 and get 3.

So, 3526 + 172 = 3698.

