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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.99, 5,248.39 and 1,525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.99, 5,248.39 and 1,525.54 is: 2,287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.99 : 5,248.39 = 1,525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.99/5,248.39 = 1,525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.99x = 5,248.39 × 1,525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.99x = 8,006,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006,611.95/3,499.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.61

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