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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.43, 5,253.69 and 1,424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.43, 5,253.69 and 1,424.46 is: 2,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.43 : 5,253.69 = 1,424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.43/5,253.69 = 1,424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.43x = 5,253.69 × 1,424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.43x = 7,483,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,483,671.26/3,503.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.10

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