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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501, 5,253.57 and 1,553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501, 5,253.57 and 1,553.22 is: 2,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501 : 5,253.57 = 1,553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501/5,253.57 = 1,553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501x = 5,253.57 × 1,553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501x = 8,159,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159,950.00/3,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.75

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