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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.13, 5,252.46 and 1,553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.13, 5,252.46 and 1,553.09 is: 2,329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.13 : 5,252.46 = 1,553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.13/5,252.46 = 1,553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.13x = 5,252.46 × 1,553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.13x = 8,157,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157,543.10/3,502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.31

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