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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.83, 5,252.54 and 1,553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.83, 5,252.54 and 1,553.38 is: 2,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.83 : 5,252.54 = 1,553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.83/5,252.54 = 1,553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.83x = 5,252.54 × 1,553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.83x = 8,159,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159,190.59/3,501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.98

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