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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.20, 5,253.72 and 1,421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.20, 5,253.72 and 1,421.76 is: 2,132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.20 : 5,253.72 = 1,421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.20/5,253.72 = 1,421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.20x = 5,253.72 × 1,421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.20x = 7,469,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469,528.95/3,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.81

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